Full Time Vineyard Operator

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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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