Organic Vineyard & Estate worker
- Company: Wildwine Ltd
- Closing Date: 20-12-2026
- Location: Coes Farm, Dewlands Hill, Rotherfield, T
- Salary: 拢90 per 7 hour day
- Hours: Permanent
- Contact Title: Director
- Contact Name: Martin Pace
- Contact Email: martin@coesfarm.co.uk
- Contact Telephone: 07971569561
- How to Apply: Please email martin@coesfarm.co.uk with a short introduction to yourself, your relevant experience, and your availability. Alternatively, call 07971 569561 for an informal chat.
Description
Part-Time Estate & Vineyard Worker (2 Days/Week, More in Peak Season)
Location: Coes Farm, Nr Rotherfield, East Sussex
Hours: Part-time (2 days per week, with additional days during busy vineyard periods)
Start: January 19th 2026
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us
Coes Farm is a small, family-run farm and organic vineyard making natural wine in East Sussex. Alongside our young vineyard, we manage a diverse estate with holiday cottages, gardens, woodland and open space. We鈥檙e looking for a reliable, hands-on person to join our small team and help keep the estate looking its best year-round.
The Role
You鈥檒l be working 2 days a week during quieter periods, with the option and expectation of additional days during the vineyard鈥檚 busy seasons (typically Feb鈥揓uly and Sept鈥揙ct).
Typical duties include:
Vineyard Work (training provided)
- Winter pruning
- Bud rubbing
- Shoot positioning
- Leaf stripping
- Harvest support
- General vine care throughout the season
Estate & Grounds Maintenance
- Maintaining and improving vegetable garden.
- Bramble clearing and general land management
- Log splitting and firewood preparation
- Basic upkeep of paths, fences, and outdoor spaces
- General 鈥渉andyperson鈥� tasks across the estate
What We鈥檙e Looking For
- A self-starter who is organised, practical and takes pride in their work
- Reliable, friendly and able to work independently
- Experience in estate, garden, or grounds maintenance
- Someone physically fit and happy working outdoors in all weathers
- Willingness to learn vineyard skills (full training provided)
Benefits
- Part of a small, friendly, supportive team
- Flexible working pattern outside peak seasons
- Vineyard training and progression opportunities
- Beautiful outdoor working environment
- Additional paid days available during busy seasons
