Assistant Winemaker

Assistant Winemaker

Location: South East England

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to step into a highly responsible winemaking role with a leading wine institution. Our client has produced internationally award winning wines and sets a high benchmark for the industry.

The role: The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of winemaking services contributing to the effective running of the winery including managing key reporting processes. You will be responsible for achieving the quality objectives of winery operations, taking ownership of relevant tasks, systems and procedures.   

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Provide a comprehensive range of winemaking services contributing to the effective running of the winery


• Managing designated reporting processes taking ownership of relevant tasks, systems and procedures


• Managing technical matters relating to market compliance (domestic and export) for all winery products and operations


• Responsible for achieving the quality objectives of designated winery operations


• Managing and/or overseeing permanent and temporary staff as required.

This is a multi-faceted role that requires the individual to get involved in a wide range of tasks. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Winemaker and work closely with the winery team.

What we want: This is a demanding role that requires a confident person, who is able to integrate quickly into a full and active production and be able to take the initiative. The successful candidate will have an oenology degree, winery experience and excellent attention to detail as well as outstanding communication abilities. Essential requirements are:  

Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a cellar manager or assistant winemaker

Outstanding winemaking technical knowledge e.g. Oenology/winemaking degree or certification

• Proven team leadership abilities (verbal and written)


• Proven skills in making sensory analysis decisions in a commercial winery setting


• Ability to work under pressure and cope with conflicting priorities


• Intermediate excel skills and winery database management would be advantageous


• Working to FSSC accreditation standards desirable

All applications to be received by: 29th March

We regret that only successful applicants will be contacted regarding shortlist for interview.

Unfortunately, sponsorship can not be offered for this vacancy. You will need to obtain your own right to work in the UK.

Harris Lord is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy