Vineyard Assistant / Crop Technician
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Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Abingworth Vineyard
Thakeham, West Sussex,
England
Vineyard Assistant / Crop Technician
| Role |
Vineyard Assistant / Crop Technician |
| Location |
Thakeham, West Sussex |
| Salary |
Negotiable depending on experience |
We are open to having this role as full-time or part-time depending on the successful candidate and their preferences.
About Us
Abingworth Vineyard is a wine producer nestled at the foot of the South Downs in the historic village of Thakeham, West Sussex. This family-run vineyard aspires to create award-winning English wines. A sense of fun, quality visitor experience and bringing value to the local community are core to our business.
The vineyard was planted in May 2022 and is just over 9 hectares. With an aim to produce still and sparkling wine, the planted vines include Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabaret Noir and Chardonnay.
Abingworth Vineyard is a young venture currently focused on establishing the vines and planning for the first vintage in 2024. Additional plans also include a purpose-built modern winery that will be built on site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding English vineyard in an exciting and growing sector.
Responsibilities
- Tractor driving (experience preferred)
- Tractor operations: mowing, cultivating, spraying and mulching
- Organisation of our machinery and equipment
- Vineyard trellis repairs/maintenance, strimming work and general estate maintenance
- Vineyard Work: pruning, tying down, bud rub, canopy management, disease/pest monitoring
- Assist the Vineyard manager to supervise and work with vineyard operatives and contractors during all vineyard activities
- Harvest: tractor and trailer work, supervising extra staff or Volunteers
- Some evening/night work will be required if there is a frost season in spring and at harvest time in the autumn.
- Opportunity to work in the winery operations
About You
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Passionate and detail orientated individual who is keen to join a small growing team
- Cross functional skills with emphasis on machinery and grounds equipment
- Previous agricultural experience related to producing and harvesting seasonal crop
- Competent tractor and machinery operator
- Willingness to undertake other relevant tasks to support the business as required
- Able to perform strenuous manual labour and work in varied weather conditions
- All relevant PA1-3 spray qualifications desired but not essential
- Full driving licence
- Ability to use a computer if required
Benefits
Whilst we are still growing as a business and defining several of our employee benefits, we currently offer the following:
- 30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) scheduled around the growing season
- Pension scheme: 5% employer 5% employee
- Enhanced parental leave
- Learning and development opportunities
How To Apply
Excited at the opportunity to join a growing English vineyard? If you would like to join our growing team, then please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Salary information for the role will be shared prior to any interview.
