Assistant Winemaker – Bottling & Production
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Fuse Wine Services
200 Chalk Hill Road,
South Australia
Job Description
Fuse Wine Services is one of Australia’s largest wine industry service providers, responsible for sourcing, packing and shipping >400,000 cases annually for an international and domestic client base. Our unique proposition shows in the diversity of our customers, most of whom we consider friends and partners, from small scale growers to industry leading retailers.
We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Winemaker – Bottling & Production to join our team.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support the winemaking & production departments by:
- Sensory assessment of all wines – pre-purchase and pre & post-bottling
- Organising the bulk wine freight movements in accordance with the production schedule
- Working with our Third Party Bottling facilities to ensure wines are prepared to bottling specifications
- Coordinating bench blending, additions, fining trials, etc
- Collecting, recording and maintaining accurate data in our Winery Management Software
- Monitoring Laboratory analysis, and acting on results as required
- Aid in the operations of our onsite small-batch winery
The role is a full-time, permanent position based at our office and winery in McLaren Vale
Job Requirements
- A tertiary degree in Winemaking/Oenology (or currently undertaking study)
- A thorough understanding of Wine Australia’s Compliance Guide, including the Label Integrity Program (LIP), blending rules and export market compliance.
- Have a sound understanding of Australian wine styles
- Experience working in a winery or cellar environment
- Outstanding time management and clear communication skills
- The ability to work well both autonomously and within a team
- Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with EzyWine will be highly regarded
The ideal candidate will be a highly organised, energetic and positive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail is a must and cultural fit is critical.
As part of our capable team, this diverse role provides excellent exposure to an array of operations and contacts spanning the wine industry supply chain.
Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.
Applications close 8th November 2024.
