Assistant Winemaker - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Redhill Farm Estate

Description

A full facility winery with a 15ha vineyard between Tonbridge and Maidstone.

Redhill Farm Estate (RFE) supplies contract winemaking and vineyard services as well as produces its own label award-winning sustainable wines.

RFE is looking for 2 Assistant Winemakers and an Assistant Vineyard manager to join our growing team.

We have exciting plans for our future - you may have seen our wines
on Gordon Ramsey's BBC series Future Food Stars and with Michelin chefs on our social media
.

As
Assistant Winemaker you will work in the winery to help craft creative and delicious wines,
both traditional sparkling as well as more hip and trendy still wines, and in the vineyard with the existing team to ensure we harvest the best grapes.

You should be passionate and focused on quality with an understanding of wine regulations, record keeping and health and safety.

As a small business, we each wear many hats depending on the business needs over the course of the year.

You will also spend time on vineyard tasks, sales fulfilment, assisting with logistics, events, tastings and tours for the public and trade.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily operations in the winery and production cellar for all wines
• Regular maintenance and cleaning of machines
• Assisting with riddling and disgorging schedules
• Labelling and packaging of finished goods
• Maintaining required records
• Assist with vineyard management and maintenance tasks
• Hold a vineyard/winery tour once a month
• Other duties as required

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Enthusiasm to learn with a focus on the final finishing processes
• Attention to detail
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties during critical times
• Ability to interact with customers at tours and events
• Ability to identify quality issues
• Desire to learn more about machinery and how it works
• Ability to prioritise work
• Selfstarter mentality

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2years' training in recognised program
• Must have had experience in other wineries / vineyards
• A high level of Health and Safety awareness
• Forklift qualification would be ideal
• Right to work in the UK
• Full driving licence essential

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS:

- £24,000 based on a 40 hour week (4.5 working days)
- £900 wine allowance
- "The next barrel": A barrel side hustle where the assistants have full control

• Training, professional development and the ability to attend industry events will be supported
• Birthday off (if on a weekday) in addition to statutory allowance
• On site accommodation available

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time


Salary:
£24,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maidstone, ME18 5LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 17/11/2023

Expected start date: 20/11/2023