Full Time Vineyard Operator

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Full Time Vineyard Operator

Do you have vineyard working experience or fruit farming experience? Do you have experience operating farm machinery, small tractors and other farm equipment? Could this excellent job opportunity be of interest to you or somebody you may know?

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety standards at all times. Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to throughout daily operations.
6. 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.
7. Record Management: Ensure all spray records are accurately completed and submitted to the manager in a timely manner.
8. Flexibility: Be available for weekend work as required. Adapt to overtime and seasonal demands during peak periods.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:

You will have / be…
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.

How to Apply:

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The Industry (Key Words):

Vineyard jobs, vineyard worker jobs, seasonal farm jobs, seasonal vineyard jobs, tractor driver jobs, tractor operator jobs, fruit farm jobs, orchard jobs, wine jobs.

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