Overview
Job Description Assistant Winemaker
Pirramimma Wines are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Assistant Winemaker to join our team.
We are looking for a tertiary qualified hands on Assistant Winemaker with over 5 years’ experience to be an integral part of the winemaking team in a very much hands on role in the cellar.
Reporting to the Winemaker you will experience all aspects of the winemaking from tasting, blending, lab analysis, fruit receival, crushing, pressing, pump overs, filtration, reverse osmosis, barrel work, additions, a bit of everything!
Pirramimma Winery is located 2km south of the small township of McLaren Vale, about 40 kilometres south of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia.
Tempered by the cooling breezes of the nearby Gulf St. Vincent, McLaren vale has a mild Mediterranean climate which, coupled with the complex rich soil structure, has attained international fame for its rich expressive red wines and elegant whites.
Responsibilities
- Experience all aspects of winemaking including tasting, blending, lab analysis, fruit receival, crushing, pressing, pump overs, filtration, reverse osmosis, barrel work, additions, and related tasks.
- General cellar tasks including additions and transfers.
- Clarification operations including Centrifuge and Cross flow filtration.
- Entering and working in confined spaces.
- Working at heights with access to stairs and catwalks.
- Chemical handling and secure work practices.
- Ensure sound literacy, computing and organizational skills are applied in daily duties.
- Commitment to working weekends and public holidays during vintage.
Qualifications
- Qualified winemaking degree.
- Previous winemaking experience of 5 years or more.
- A valid driver’s license and Australian HR forklift license.
- Must have the right to work in Australia.
- Previous EZY-wine experience advantageous.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices, cleaning and other duties as required.
- Play an active role in Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Food Safety compliance.
- A good work ethic and attitude, and sense of humour.
- Physically fit to suit the demanding nature of winery work.
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Required Skill Profession
Audit, Taxes & Accounting
📌 Assistant Winemaker Pirramimma Wines
🏢 Pirramimma Wines
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