Senior Cellar Hand (evening shift)

Job Description

Please kindly note this is a

Senior Cellar Hand - Evening shift position - 4 days per week.

Upon successfully joining Nyetimber, you will initially join on day shifts while undergoing training, once this has been completed (we estimate within 3 months) we will move to our afternoon shift to start gaining the benefit of extended production hours, once this has been successfully implemented you will start the evening shift permanently.

Temporary day shift hours: 7.30am - 4pm
Temporary afternoon shift hours: 11.30am - 8pm
Permanent evening shift hours: 3.30pm - 1.45am

All of the above will be Monday - Thursday (compressed full time hours)

There will be a

10% increase in pay

when you start the afternoon shift and a

20% increase in pay

for your permanent evening shift role. Kindly, please only apply if you are able to commit to the above, full job description and duties below.

Nyetimber is a pioneering luxury brand and multiple award-winning English sparkling wine producer. Our story is one of many firsts; we were the first to pioneer the now-established style of English sparkling wine; we were the first to grow the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England exclusively for producing sparkling wine; and the estate where our vines were first planted, was first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 by its then Anglo-Saxon name “Nyetimbraha”.

Quality is key to absolutely everything we do at Nyetimber and there is a constant strive for perfection. We produce exceptional sparkling wine, but always keep in mind that the reference to exceptional goes beyond wine, it extends to every touch point of the brand.

We are expanding our Cellar Team and have an exciting opportunity for an

experienced Senior Cellar Hand.

The Senior Cellar Hand reports directly to the Cellar Manager. You will be responsible for the tasks related to ensure high quality sparkling wine production through the efficient execution of cellar operations. You will act as an integral team leader within the Winery and have regular communication with our Head Winemaker, Senior Winemaker, Cellar Hands, Winery Office Manager and Maintenance Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervisory
Together with the winery team to implement daily and weekly work schedules
Lead and participate in all aspects of daily winery operations
Train, motivate and supervise temporary cellar staff where required to achieve safety and efficiency targets
If required, to act as shift manager at the winery or pressing centre during the harvest period

Winery Operational Duties
To operate the bottling, and disgorging lines when required including leading other cellar staff and/or agency staff working on the lines.
Together with other winery staff, carry out blending of wines and other associated tasks for wine in tank.
Responsible for the correct and timely stabilisation and filtration of wines in preparation for bottling as directed.
Train junior staff and new starters on winemaking tasks to the point where they could work with supervision.
Responsible for writing protocols, training documents and reports to a professional standard.

General
Extras hours and complete flexibility over working days is required at crucial times of the year, especially Harvest.
To work in collaboration with all members of the winery team to ensure smooth operation of the winery and a positive work environment.
To maintain a safe, clean, neat and tidy work environment at all times and act as a role model in that regard for temporary staff.
To work at any of the Nyetimber production facilities as required.
To show initiative in keeping up to date with personal training records and updates to winery Standard Operating Protocols and/or Risk Assessments.
To undertake any prescribed training as required.
To act as a positive ambassador of Nyetimber when interacting with external parties. Able to speak passionately and expertly about wine production at Nyetimber.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role and any other reasonable management request.

The Nyetimber Experience
Be a part of the world renowned English sparkling wine and multi award winning wine producer. Work for a true British heritage brand.
23 days holiday.
Generous staff purchasing privileges.
Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities.
Life Assurance.
NHS Cash plan.
Perkbox.
5% Pension