Viticultural Operations Assistant
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Coles Contracting Ltd
Marlborough,
Marlborough
We’re looking for a vineyard tractor and machinery operator to join our Marlborough based Viticultural Contracting Company. The right candidate will be experienced in vineyard best practices or alternative agricultural enterprises using similar skills/equipment. The role requires physical fitness, a practical mind and the understanding and ability to work well with clients, contractors and fellow team members.
So What’s The Job?
• Operation of tractors and towed/powered implements ie. mowers, sprayers, post rammers
• All vineyard maintenance including trellis, irrigation, post driving and wire work
• Vineyard development activities including planting and young vine work
• Operation of grape harvester’s during annual harvest
What Will You Need?
• Minimum Class 1 current drivers licence
• An accepted level of literacy and numeracy
• Attention to detail
• An ability to relate well with others and work as part of a team
• An enthusiastic and motivated aptitude
• Honesty and reliability
• To be well organised
• To be a problem solver
• Some Ipad/smart phone savvy
A Growsafe Certificate is preferred but not essential - training will be provided as required to upskill into this role.
Who Are We?
We’re a locally established, managed and well-respected viticultural contracting and management company. For the last 19 years we’ve been delivering quality viticultural services to vineyards across Marlborough. We retain a modern fleet of machinery and continue to embrace technology and increase our efficiencies.
We’ve established a great team and continued growth requires one more. The successful candidate could have an immediate start. If you’re motivated, and this sounds like you please get in touch today!