Vineyard Manager & Winery Assistant

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Vineyard Manager & Winery Assistant

Norfolk – near Burnham Market
£30,000 + Overtime + On-Site Accommodation

Are you passionate about viticulture and winemaking and looking for a role where you can be genuinely involved in the full journey from grape to glass?

We are recruiting for a Vineyard Manager & Winery Assistant to join a small but thriving vineyard and winery in beautiful Norfolk.

This is an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity offering a salary of £30,000 plus overtime, together with on-site accommodation in a farm cottage.

Working closely with an experienced consultant winemaker and the vineyard owner, you’ll have the opportunity to play an important part in the continued development of the vineyard and wine business.

The role

This is a varied, hands-on position covering both vineyard management and winemaking, including:

Managing day-to-day vineyard operations including pruning, spraying, canopy management and harvest

Monitoring vine health and maintaining vineyard infrastructure

Planning seasonal vineyard work programmes

Coordinating additional labour during busy periods

Supporting all aspects of winemaking, from grape processing and pressing through to fermentation, racking and bottling

Carrying out routine wine analysis and cellar work

Maintaining winery equipment and accurate production records

Coordinating and overseeing harvest activity and logistics

Supporting the production of both still and sparkling wines

Helping to host vineyard tours, tastings and monthly events

Representing the vineyard at local markets and events

About you

We’re looking for someone with previous experience as an Assistant Winemaker, Vineyard Manager or within a similar hands-on viticulture/winemaking position.

Ideally, you will have:

A BSc in Viticulture & Oenology or equivalent practical experience

Experience of cool-climate vineyard management

PA1 and PA3 & 6 spray certifications

Tractor and forklift experience

A valid forklift licence

Full, clean UK driving licence with trailer entitlement

Strong practical and problem-solving skills

A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach

Experience with both still and sparkling wine production, laboratory work or WSET qualifications would be an advantage.

What’s on offer?

£30,000 salary
Overtime available
On-site farm cottage accommodation included
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Permanent, full-time position
Access to farm vehicles for work-related travel
Excellent opportunity to develop your viticulture and winemaking experience

There will be a requirement for flexibility and additional hours during key periods, particularly harvest and bottling.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than simply a job in a vineyard. You’ll be involved across the entire operation and have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop your knowledge and help shape the future of a growing English wine business.

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to find out more