Harvest Cellar Hand

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 29-06-2025
Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
Salary: National Living Wage
Hours: Bank. 37.5 per week with some evening & weekend from mid/end Sep to end of Oct
Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

About Plumpton College

Plumpton College is the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training, and research. We offer a unique opportunity to work in one of the country's leading teaching and commercial wineries, producing award-winning wines and supporting the next generation of wine professionals. We are now looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our harvest team!

About the Role

As a Harvest Cellar Hand, you’ll be at the heart of our winemaking process, supporting both our teaching and commercial winery operations. Working closely with our experienced winemaker, you’ll gain invaluable experience in all aspects of harvest—from grape to glass.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assisting with pressing, fermentation, barrel work, and cellar organisation

Operating and maintaining winery equipment under supervision

Performing sanitation, cleaning, and lab analysis tasks

Following safety procedures and work instructions with precision

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

A genuine interest or experience in winemaking or the wine industry

Physically fit and ready for manual work in a dynamic environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive attitude

Desirable:

Previous winery or cellar hand experience

Relevant certifications (e.g., forklift license, health & safety)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate, professional, and supportive team

Gain hands-on experience in a renowned UK winery

Enjoy benefits including:

Free on-site parking

Access to a competitively priced dining room

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Working Hours

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, with some evening and weekend work during peak harvest times.

Additional Info

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ready to crush it this harvest?
Apply now and be part of something truly special at Plumpton Wine Estate.