Vineyard Supervisor - Kent

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated Vineyard Supervisor to join our dedicated viticulture team.

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As Vineyard Supervisor, you will work closely with the Vineyard Manager and provide support to the wider vineyard team. A comprehensive understanding of the seasonal work required to produce premium quality grapes for sparkling wine – and the challenges of growing wine grapes in the UK – is essential. This role is responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, within time and budget constraints and consistently to required standards.

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About you

We are seeking candidates with extensive vineyard experience, capable of effectively managing large teams of labour. Good knowledge and safe operations of vineyard machinery and equipment is key with the ability to recognise symptoms of key diseases and nutrient deficiencies.

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PA1, PA2 and PA3 spray certification is preferable, along with a thorough understanding of the requirements of Health & Safely in the workplace including experience in producing risk assessments.

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If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. This role is ideal if you want to progress your career within a growing people-focussed company.

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What we can offer you

This is a permanent role offering the following:

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• Competitive salary
• Overtime rate
• Performance related annual bonus
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Company socials
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount

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Location

Ashford and Maidstone, Kent.

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About Chapel Down

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We are England’s leading wine producer with a world-class range of sparkling and still wines and a unique range of spirits.  Our products are widely available in the premium off trade, as well as being served in some of the UK’s finest bars and restaurants.  Our brand home in Tenterden is a thriving tourism destination, welcoming over 60,000 visitors each year. 

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Our mission is clear, we want to change the way the world thinks about English wine forever and to achieve this:

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• We are challengers of convention
• We commit to delivering our ambitious aims together
• We take personal ownership and constantly strive to push ourselves to be better
• We recognise the importance of acting profitably and sustainably

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To apply, please follow the link or email [email protected]