Cellar Hand

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agnew Wines is a family owned and operated business which produces wines for three distinct labels. – Audrey Wilkinson, Cockfighters Ghost and Poole’s Rock. For almost 2 decades it has seen continued growth for its award-winning wine from its own 80 ha of vineyard in the Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale regions.

Visit our website: https://agnewwines.com.au

We have an exciting opportunity to join our winery team in a full time position at our Hunter Valley winery. A hands on position working on all steps of the winemaking process from fruit receival to preparing the wines for bottling.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the daily operations of the winery during the vintage period including, receipt of fruit, crushing, pressing and processing.

• Maintenance of these wines during storage and maturation.

• Perform as and when required, any laboratory technical analysis during the winemaking process.

• Ensure that work areas are maintained in an appropriate state of cleanliness, organisation and hygiene

• Work in a safe manner and contribute to a positive safety and work culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Good communication skills and attention to detail

• Be willing and able to perform physically demanding work.

• Strong focus on safety

• Be a team player

• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential

• Experience in the wine industry is an advantage, but not essential

Benefits

• Remuneration based on knowledge and experience

• Access to staff discounts on our wines

• Ongoing training and support

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Work in a family owned business who promote a healthy work-life balance

This position is Hunter Valley based and open only to Australian citizens or permanent residents, or those who have appropriate Visa approval to work full-time in this role.

Please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter via email