2025 Bird in Hand Vintage Staff - Cellar Hands and Lab Assistant
Bird in Hand
150 Pfeiffer Road
WOODSIDE, SA 5244
Australia
Application Closing Date
31/12/2024
Qualifications Required
Yes
Work Schedule
VINTAGE / HARVEST
Job Description
Bird in Hand is a modern winery in the Adelaide Hills producing an exciting and contemporary portfolio of premium cool climate wines including Sparkling, Rose, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola.
In addition to our sustainably managed estate vineyard at Woodside, we source fruit from valued growers in the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Clare, Coonawarra and Limestone Coast.
We are seeking applicants for 2025 vintage cellar hands and a vintage lab assistant.
CELLAR HANDS
Working with our Winemakers and permanent cellar crew, we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking cellar hands with a genuine passion for making wine at the highest level. We offer diversity in our vintage cellar hand roles and encourage an environment of learning.
Specific job responsibilities include:
* weighbridge and fruit receival
* crusher/de-stemmer operation
* press operation
* wine & juice transfers
* additions to tanks
* juice inoculation
* tank & equipment cleaning/sterilisation
* juice flotation
* red ferment pump overs
* barrel topping, stirring, filling and racking
During the peak of harvest, you will be required to work up to 12 hours a day for 6 days a week. Previous cellar experience is preferred. Candidates with a forklift license encouraged but not essential.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residence or a valid existing Australian work visa. Please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter via email using the 'APPLY FOR JOB' link above.
Following receipt of your application, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a vintage checklist prior to your application progressing further. Please return your completed checklist as soon as possible.
Employer Contact Information
Bird in Hand
Bird in Hand Road
Woodside
SA
5244
Australia
Bird in Hand is a premium winery with 80 acres of sustainably managed vines. Our goal is to be the pinnacle of wine, food, artistic experiences and design.