Trainee and Senior Vineyard Workers
Location of the Job:
Kent Vineyards.
Salary & Benefits Package:
An annual pay range of £19,000 - £23,000 depending on the role and your experience.
Company pension scheme.
Training development opportunities.
Additional Information:
Permanent, full-time.
Standard working week is 39 hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm.
About The Company:
A specialist Top Fruit Farm Vineyard growing apples and pears.
The Job Role Details:
Fantastic job opportunities available for either Trainee Vineyard Workers - wanting to progress into field work within the agricultural sector, looking after the vineyard, orchards - offering excellent opportunities for ongoing training and development, to grow within the company.
Senior Vineyard Workers - to head up the team of vineyard workers and provide guidance and leadership as a senior member of the vineyard team under the direction of the Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
For the Trainee Vineyard Worker role you will:
Ensure all work is carried out as per Supervisor or Management instruction and be responsible for:
Pruning.
Management of the vines - leaf trimming, shoot thinning, yield manipulation.
Spray applications - record keeping.
Trellis maintenance - including vineyard establishment as required.
Ground management - weed control, mowing and soil cultivation.
Machinery maintenance.
Site maintenance.
Assist with record keeping when requested.
For the Senior Vineyard Worker role, you will assist and direct;
Supervision of agency and staff maintaining a professional and approachable attitude.
Provide cover for the Manager during periods of holiday, sickness, and act in his absence.
Provide updates to the Manager/Viticulturist over this period.
Ensure staff are following correct procedures and offer guidance/training when lacking.
Report to the Manager any issues that may affect the smooth running of the vineyard.
Constantly strive for improvements in quality, efficiency, cost and professionalism.
Provide ongoing training and assistance to all team members across various vineyard sites as requested.
Essential Requirements:
Trainee role:
Hold a UK drivers licence.
Have your own vehicle to get to and from work.
Senior role:
Tractor operating experience in a similar role.
Have your spraying qualifications: PA1, PA2, and PA3.
How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.
The Industry (Key Words): Vineyard, Winery, Grapes, Orchard, Apples, Pears, Top Fruit, Farm.
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