Cellar Hand

Winery • Mudgee, New South Wales 2850, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience working closely with a winery team to achieve grape crushing, pressing and additions.
  • Experience unloading tankers and coordinating wine transfers.
  • Experience conducting wine sampling as advised by the winemaker.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

$62,000 AUD – $65,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Founded by the late Robert (Bob) Oatley AO BEM in 2006, Oatley Wines is a family-owned winery led by Sandy Oatley.

Our wine brands, Robert Oatley, Finisterre, The Pennant, Wild Oats & Montrose. Consistently score over 90 points with the critics and have collected too many medals to detail, our wines resonated with the wine-loving public around Australia and the world.

We are looking for a Cellar Hand with or without experience, who is passionate about quality wine and the wine industry. This amazing opportunity offers a great workplace based in Mudgee, NSW where you can truly reach your career goals and contribute to a highly respected iconic Australian wine brand.

We are a looking for someone who is either an experienced Cellar Hand or someone who is looking to kick start their career in the wine industry and learn from our dedicated team.

The Cellar Hand will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Working closely with the winery team to achieve and process all grape crushing, pressing and additions
  • Unload tankers and coordinate wine transfers
  • Assist with filtration operations and preparation of tanks
  • Conduct sampling of wines as advised by the winemaker
  • Clean and maintain cellar hygiene
  • Conduct and assist laboratory analysis
  • Maintain compliance while executing SOP’s in a safe manner
  • General cellar maintenance
  • Maintaining a safe work environment at all times and actively participating in WHS policy & procedures

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Clear communication skills both written and verbal
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Well-developed analytical skills
  • A strong team player
  • Forklift licence (desirable but not essential)

MUST HAVE PERMANENT WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA WITH NO VISA WORK LIMITATIONS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PERMANENT ROLE

If this position sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume TODAY.

Company Overview

Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is a family business focused on becoming a leading independent premium wine merchant recognised for the quality of the wines we offer and for the services we provide to our customers. All of our producers are independent and family owned, where heritage and authenticity are key. We work in partnership with the wineries we represent with a commitment to deliver wines of the highest quality and standards. We will continue to evolve the portfolio of wines we offer to ensure we meet the challenges of a constantly changing market and evolving consumer preferences.