Vineyard Hand

McWilliam's Wines Group
Published
14 October 2020
Location
Barwang, Australia
Category
Job Type
Closing Date
19 November 2020

Description

With over 140 years of history, McWilliam’s Wines Group has long been at the forefront of Australian wine innovation since 1877. From new regions to new styles, McWilliam’s continues to push the boundaries, crafting wines that are both creative and authentic, with an emphasis on freshness and simplicity from vine to table.

Operating in key global markets and nationally in Australia, we produce and market multi awarded brands McWilliam’s, McW, Mount Pleasant and Barwang.

Our Company Foundations

Our Purpose: 'To Pour our Heritage into Life's Occasions'

Our Values:     Driven by Quality

A Pioneering Spirit

Custodians of our Legacy

Cheers to Every Day

 Our Role

This role is responsible for carrying out day to day duties as directed by the Vineyard Manager/Supervisor or any other designated manager in accordance with Company and Industry Standards.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Operation and maintenance of vineyard equipment including tractors, spray and tillage equipment, slashers, graders, pruning equipment and ATV's.
  • Safe handling, mixing and application of chemicals.
  • Manual work will be required, including but not limited to pruning (manual and machine), vine training and general trellis and irrigation maintenance.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Basic viticulture operational knowledge
  • Previous experience in horticulture and/or agriculture.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • A solid understanding of WH&S requirements.
  • Knowledge of machinery, basic mechanics, spray programmes, irrigation and harvesting.
  • Knowledge of operation and technicalities of vineyard equipment.
  • It will also be highly regarded the demonstration of horticulture studies and valid chemical and high risk/forklift certificates.

                If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you!

                      Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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