Vineyard Technician

Company: Saints Way Wines
Closing Date: 30-06-2025
Location: Fowey, Cornwall
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000
Hours: Permanent
Contact Title: Owner
Contact Name: Graham Hawken
Contact Email: graham@patio-furniture.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 01726833366
How to Apply: By e-mail

Description

A brilliant opportunity to join a diverse and unique business, being involved in the day-to-day management of both vineyard, apple orchard and grounds.

Located near Fowey, Cornwall, the site has a special microclimate that permits management without the use of chemical sprays. This role is very much a hands-on position, which requires the ability to work unsupervised for periods.

The site has been organic for 20years; there is an opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of new and innovative cultural and physical orchard and vineyard management practices that optimise fruit production and quality within an organic setting.

Vineyard – carry out core tasks including pruning, canopy management, vine training and weed control, harvesting

Orchard – carry out core tasks including summer and winter pruning, tree planting, harvesting

Grounds – maintain grounds and gardens, vineyard and orchard infrastructure and trellising, garden planting and maintenance

Light machinery operation and maintenance – operate vineyard machinery, perform basic routine service and maintenance of machinery, ensure machinery is functional and kept in good repair

Record keeping – maintain accurate work records detailing labour hours per job, harvest records, vineyard and orchard applications

Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions

Due diligence taken to execute Vineyard/Orchard Management plan in a timely fashion while ensuing safety and quality of work

Ability to work safely in a horticultural environment, with a focus on compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards

Monitoring of pest and diseases

Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK