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Full Time Vineyard Operator
Location of the Job: Essex, United Kingdom.
Salary and Benefits Package:
- Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and skills.
- Contribution to housing if needed.
- Use of a company vehicle during work time.
- 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays.
Additional information:
- This is a permanent full-time position.
- Standard working week is 40 hours per week.
- Overtime during peak / seasonal periods.
- Saturday or Sunday off.
About The Company: A family-run business based in Essex, dedicated to providing mechanical vineyard services. Running a modern fleet of high-quality vineyard tractors and specialist attachments to ensure efficient and precise vineyard maintenance.
The Job Role Details: We are seeking a Full-Time Vineyard Operator to join this specialist Vineyard Contracting business.
What You\’ll Be Doing:
Vineyard Work:
- Carry out vineyard tasks using machinery and hand tools (including pruning, canopy management, and harvesting).
- Complete winter pruning and other seasonal tasks as required.
Operational Support:
- Follow instructions provided by the Vineyard Manager to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Assist with day-to-day planning and setup of machinery for vineyard operations.
- Support the management of spray programs, including maintaining accurate chemical and spray records.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Assist in servicing, maintaining, and repairing vineyard machinery in-house.
- Oversee the delivery and collection of parts and supplies from workshops or suppliers.
Materials & Supplies:
- Order materials and supplies when directed by the manager.
- Deliver fuel and chemicals to operatives when needed.
- Ensure all deliveries of parts and chemicals are properly managed and recorded.
Health & Safety:
- Comply with Health and Safety standards at all times.
- Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to throughout daily operations.
Site Oversight:
- Visit customer vineyards to oversee operations and ensure tasks are carried out to a high standard.
- Address and resolve on-site issues promptly to maintain efficiency.
Record Management:
- Ensure all spray records are accurately completed and submitted to the manager in a timely manner.
Flexibility:
- Be available for weekend work as required.
- Adapt to overtime and seasonal demands during peak periods.
Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery in a similar role.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Spraying certificates – PA 1 / PA 3 / PA 6.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to perform physical tasks.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability to changing weather conditions and seasonal demands.
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