Vintage Cellar Hand and Laboratory Technician - Punt Road Wines
Punt Road Wines
10 St Huberts Rd
Coldstream, VIC 3770
Australia
Application Closing Date
9/10/2024
Qualifications Required
Yes
Work Schedule
Full Time - Casual
Job Description
Punt Road Wines is now accepting applications for enthusiastic and hard-working Cellar Hands and Lab Technicians to join our team for the Vintage of 2025.
Located in the Yarra Valley region of Victoria, Australia, our family-owned, 58-hectare estate is a 45-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.
With our winery sitting in the middle of the property, the high-quality Punt Road table wines are sourced directly from the estate, focusing on key varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
We are seeking a team of experienced individuals to help us in all aspects of vintage winery operations, from fruit receival, processing and press operation to tanker loading, racking, red and white fermentation control, barrel work, inoculations and additions.
Lab technicians will be responsible for the daily analysis of juice and wine samples, the collection and preparation of samples for analysis and tasting, maintaining our EzyWine record keeping system and ensuring results are properly recorded and communicated.
We pride ourselves on being a fun and inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development, with a focus on health and safety and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
We anticipate the 2025 harvest to start in early February and go through until early-mid April, as dictated by the season and workload.
Job Requirements
A minimum of two previous vintages is required for the role. A forklift license/experience is greatly advantageous. A current driver’s license is also desirable.
Successful applicants will possess the following attributes:
• Physical fitness and ability to complete physically demanding cellar tasks
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Communicate effectively in English
• Work well individually as well as part of a team
All candidates must have the right to legally work in Australia until at least the end of April 2025.
Candidates will also be required to participate in a pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of the recruitment process.
We pay casual, hourly rates under the Australian Wine Industry Award, which is dependent on experience. During the busy vintage period, daily meals will also be provided.
Unfortunately there are no facilities for workers to stay onsite. Transportation between the winery and accommodations is also for vintage staff to organise themselves.
We’d like to hear how you can make a difference to our team.
Please state whether you are applying for the Cellar Hand or Lab Technician position and forward your resume and a cover letter via email using the ‘APPLY FOR JOB’ link above.
Employer Contact Information
Punt Road Wines
10 St Huberts Rd
Coldstream
VIC
3770
Australia
Punt Road Wines is a producer of premium estate-grown wines as well as Napoleone & Co ciders in Victorias Yarra Valley. Our products are well distributed throughout Australia and selected export markets, as well as through our strongly supported cellar door and wine club.