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Vineyard Supervisor - Channel Islands

Employer
De Lacy Executive
Location
Channel Islands
Salary
Competitive salary package and performance bonus
Closing date
9 Jun 2022

Job Details

Do you have a passion for and track record of producing high quality wine grapes along with aspirations to broaden your experience? Perhaps you're seeking to join a well established and renowned wine business in a scenic, island setting? If so, we'd be interested to talk.

Our client, a reputable wine business with a unique product portfolio, is seeking an experienced individual to lead the management of the vineyard (6 acres) and orchard (9 acres). Reporting directly to the Winemaker/Distiller, you will work closely to produce the required style and quality of wine. You will also assist with the production of wine and spirits.

What your 'day-to-day' will look like:

  • Seasonal maintenance of the vineyards and orchards
  • Produce a sustainable crop of wine grapes and cider apples
  • Annual pruning
  • Canopy management
  • Trellis installation and maintenance
  • Spraying (subject to PA1 and PA3 qualifications)
  • Use of tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment (for mowing, flailing etc)
  • Harvesting crop and processing using presses
  • Liaising with contractors and suppliers
  • Precise record keeping
  • Compliance with the company green policy and working practice
  • Grounds/boundary management

What you will possess:

  • Previous experience of producing/harvesting wine grapes is essential
  • Previous experience of orchard work is desired
  • Spraying certificates (PA1 and PA3) desired
  • Valid forklift license
  • Ability to manage seasonal and part-time staff
  • Experience of operating relevant machinery (maintenance experience is also desirable)
  • Sound problem solving, organisation and communication skills

What you can expect:

  • Competitive salary and performance bonus package
  • Work mainly a 5 day week with consecutive days off (working hours may vary during peak times, if required)
  • On site accommodation (if required)
  • Opportunity to broaden skills and experience beyond the vineyard
  • Commitment to your professional development

To apply:

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office 01885 485522 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to jon.handley@delacyexecutive.co.uk

De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy. Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.

Company

De Lacy Executive is the professional Agri-Business recruitment consultancy.

Since 2000 we have been recruiting within the agriculture, horticulture, fruit, fresh produce, primary food and other rural sectors in the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest database of candidates and regular employer clients.

In this period we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals.

We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.

Our team of nine is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.

Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing and education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.  We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is the only Agricultural Recruitment business to be Approved by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.

We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

 “Integrity, Knowledge and Confidentiality”.

We look forward to hearing from you.

De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 7, Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4BN

Tel: 01885 483440. E mail: admin@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Company info
Telephone
01885 483440
Location
Suite 7
Malvern Gate
Bromwich Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 4BN
United Kingdom

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