Cellar Hand

Please kindly note this is a Cellar Hand - Evening shift position - 4 days per week.

Upon successfully joining Nyetimber, you will initially join on day shifts while undergoing training, once this has been completed (we estimate within 3 months) we will move to our afternoon shift to start gaining the benefit of extended production hours, once this has been successfully implemented you will start the evening shift permanently.

Temporary day shift hours: 7.30am - 4pm

Temporary afternoon shift hours: 11.30am - 8pm

Permanent evening shift hours: 3.30pm - 1.45am.

The day and afternoon shift will be Monday - Friday and once transitioned to evening shift, this will be Monday - Thursday

There will be a 10% increase in pay when you start the afternoon shift and a 20% increase in pay for your permanent evening shift role.

Kindly, please only apply if you are able to commit to the above, full job description and duties below.

Nyetimber is a pioneering luxury brand and multiple award-winning English sparkling wine producer. Our story is one of many firsts; we were the first to pioneer the now-established style of English sparkling wine; we were the first to grow the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England exclusively for producing sparkling wine; and the estate where our vines were first planted, was first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 by its then Anglo-Saxon name “Nyetimbraha”.

Quality is key to absolutely everything we do at Nyetimber and there is a constant strive for perfection. We produce exceptional sparkling wine, but always keep in mind that the reference to exceptional goes beyond wine, it extends to every touch point of the brand.

We are expanding our Cellar Team and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cellar Hand to join us., you will be responsible for tasks related to high quality sparkling wine production and will have regular communication with our Winery and Warehouse Production Assistant, Cellar Manager and Winemakers.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out all winery production operations accurately and in a timely fashion. These production activities will include working with both wine in tank and bottled stock.
• To deputise for the Cellar Supervisor as operator of the disgorging and bottling lines when required.
• Train junior staff and new starters on winemaking tasks to the point where they could work with supervision.
• Able to operate Padovan earth filter and heat exchanger.
• Act as shift supervisor at harvest if required by line manager.
• Extras hours and complete flexibility over working days is required at crucial times of the year, especially Harvest (October).
• To work in collaboration with all members of the winery team to ensure smooth operation of the winery and a positive work environment.
• To maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment at all times and act as a role model in that regard for temporary staff.
• To work at any of the Nyetimber production facilities as required.
• To show initiative in keeping up to date with personal training records and updates to winery Standard Operating Protocols and/or Risk Assessments.
• To undertake any prescribed training as required.
• To act as a positive ambassador of Nyetimber when interacting with external parties.
• Able to speak passionately and expertly about wine production at Nyetimber.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role and any other reasonable management request.

The Nyetimber Experience

• Be a part of the world renowned English sparkling wine and multi award winning wine producer.
• Work for a true British heritage brand.
• 23 days holiday.
• Generous staff purchasing privileges.
• Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities.
• Life Assurance.
• NHS Cash plan.
• Perkbox.
• 5% Pension