Seasonal Harvest Assistant

Bolney Wine Estate are looking for a Seasonal Harvest assistant to work under the guidance of the Winemaker and winery team on all day-to-day tasks throughout the harvest period.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the country's leading wineries. Whilst previous harvest experience will be favourably considered it is not a prerequisite. Far more important are your work ethic, personal characteristics and desire to be a part of our high performing team.

This is a temporary seasonal position, you will be paid £10.50 per hour over a 6–8-week period starting week commencing 4th September.

Summary of key tasks

Assisting in all winemaking operations under the guidance of the Winemaker which includes:

• Grape reception, processing, and sorting
• Press loading and cleaning
• Cleaning and stacking of bins
• Winery and tank cleaning

• Assisting with the grape maturity analysis and ferment monitoring
• Punch down/pump-over of red ferments
• Racking and transfers
• Digging out skins from red tanks
• All additions and inoculations according to instructions given

Requirements

• Full rights to work in the UK
• Able to operate in a physically demanding environment, standing for long periods, climbing ladders, and often working outside in all weathers
• Willing to work long hours, with the potential to work late shifts and weekends
• Driving licence and own transport essential due to rural location
• Previous experience in a winery and cellar - desirable
• Forklift license or willing to work towards

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide accommodation

Personal characteristics

• Enthusiasm to learn about the whole winemaking process
• Numerate and literate – confident in ability to record key data during the production process
• Very strong attention to detail with internal motivation for accuracy, efficiency, and cleanliness
• Thrives in a compliant, organised, hygienic, quality and process driven environment
• Problem solver with good use of initiative, but knows when to seek additional guidance
• Self-motivated and able to work both within a team and unsupervised
• Looks to proactively develop skills and expertise and apply in practise
• This role includes safety critical tasks therefore a fit for task assessment will be required – adjustments will be considered where possible
• A flexible approach to both working hours and be willing to work weekends/evenings/shifts as and when required

Benefits

• Salary of £10.50 per hour
• A hands-on harvest experience where your work will be vital to the team's success
• The ability to further your winemaking skills and knowledge under the tutelage of our expert winemaker
• At least one meal per shift
• Generous staff discount on wines and our hospitality offerings