Winery & Vineyard Maintenance Assistant

at  Chapel Hill

Company Description
Chapel Hill’s founder, Thomas Nelson, began hand-planting the vineyard on the estate in 1972 and three years later, the first Chapel Hill vintage was released. Celebrating a rich and inspiring history, Chapel Hill continues to handcraft wines with purity and balance and in 2023, the winery released its 49th consecutive vintage.
The experienced and passionate team at Chapel Hill has enjoyed continued success, with their wines being recognised with international wine show awards and ongoing celebration in wine media.
Sustainability is a key aspect to our site and we are committed to respecting the land, the vines, nature and people.
Job Description
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Unique and varied opportunity

• Enjoy variety in your work, support all aspects of our winery operations
• Casual position at Chapel Hill Winery, McLaren Vale.

As a Winery and Vineyard Maintenance Assistant, you will support the Operations Manager with various site maintenance tasks including preventive and breakdown maintenance on all winery equipment, grounds housekeeping tasks and with general upkeep around the site.
This is a unique and varied opportunity to be involved in many different aspects of our winery operations, additionally providing on site support to the Viticulturist with vineyard tasks and assisting with site project work as required.
Sound good? Read on.

• Proactive approach to preventive maintenance on winery equipment and plant
• Assist with any breakdown repairs on winery equipment and plant
• Maintain maintenance log for all works completed
• Vineyard and winery grounds irrigation repairs
• Assist with vineyard irrigation monitoring
• Oversee the winery compost program
• Vineyard trellis and wire repairs
• Vineyard slashing and weed control
• Assist with grape harvest as required
• Housekeeping and upkeep of all building surrounds, car parks and roadways
• Assist with site maintenance and project work when required
• Assist in the cellar when required.
• Be a part of a small motivated team
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