VINEYARD PART TIME SUMMER HELPER

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Role requirements:

The job:

The applicant will be involved in all aspects of the development of a newly planted vineyard site and over time will gain the practical experience and necessary skills. The work will involve:

• Physical vineyard operations involving tasks such as pruning, tying down, shoot thinning, fruit thinning, harvesting, maintaining trellising etcetera.
• Working with associated vineyard implements. (e.g., mowing, cultivating, watering,strimming etc).
• Plant husbandry of newly planted vines including transplanting.
• Maintenance of vineyard site and security.
• Record keeping.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Personable, passionate, confident and a desire to learn and advance.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Skills:

• A keen interest and willingness to learn new skills is vital.
• Previous experience working in an agricultural environment would be an advantage.
• Candidates must be comfortable performing sometimes repetitive tasks to a high standard.
• Candidates must be comfortable working alone and as part of a small team.
• They must be reliable, punctual, polite, and diligent.
• Good communication skills are important, and candidates must have the ability to take instructions and perform tasks to a high standard.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in learning about grape-growing.

Working conditions:

• Work will take place outdoors in all weather conditions, everything from lovely sunshine to rainy days!
• Due to the nature of the role, physical health and fitness is important.
• A full clean driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential.
• We are looking for applicants who may have some general experience in Horticulture and Agriculture and are interested to work towards greater specialisation.

The package:

• Minimum wage.
• Full training will be provided by Viticulture specialists.
• Potential to develop or further a career in the vineyard / viticulture sector.
• An opportunity to be a valued member of staff within a friendly, respectful, positive and professional working environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 12/05/2023