Ridgeview Wine Estate
Harvest winery assistant | Night shift
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Start Date: 1 September 2026
Contract: Seasonal - approximately 6 weeks, through to mid-October 2026
Experience: No previous winery experience required
About The Role
We are looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our winery team for the 2026 harvest season.
This is a hands-on role in a busy winery environment. No previous winery experience is required, as full training will be provided. However, you will need to be physically fit and comfortable with manual work, cleaning and working flexible hours, including nights during peak harvest.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and is happy working in a busy, structured and compliance focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Cleaning wine presses and winery equipment
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the winery
- Helping with loading and unloading presses
- Supporting the winery team with general harvest duties
- Following cleaning, hygiene, health & safety and winery procedures
- Working safely and efficiently in a busy environment
- Helping the team keep the winery organised and compliant
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What We Are Looking For
You don't need previous winery experience, but you will need to:
- Be physically fit and able to lift and move equipment/materials safely
- Be comfortable with hands-on and repetitive cleaning tasks
- Be willing to work in a busy environment
- Have a strong eye for cleanliness and attention to detail
- Be comfortable following procedures and working in a compliance-focused environment
- Be reliable, punctual and a good team player
- Be flexible with working hours, including evenings and nights
- Be available for the full harvest period, from 1 September to approximately mid-October 2026
- Enjoy being part of a busy team where everyone works together to get the job done
Working Hours
Harvest hours can vary significantly depending on the stage and intensity of harvest.
During quieter/off-peak periods, shifts may typically be around:
- 10:00am - 9:00pm
During peak harvest periods, shifts may move to:
- 4:00pm - 2:00am
These times are indicative only and shift times will vary according to winery requirements, harvest activity and fruit intake.
Applicants must therefore be comfortable with variable working hours and night work and be available throughout the harvest period.
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Physical Requirements & Assessment
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role. The successful applicant must be able to safely undertake tasks involving lifting, cleaning, standing and working around winery equipment.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete a fitness-for-task assessment to ensure they are able to safely perform the physical requirements of the role.
What We Offer
- Full training provided - no previous winery experience required
- The opportunity to gain hands-on experience during harvest
- A supportive and hardworking team environment
- A hot meal provided during your shift
- The opportunity to experience the fast-paced environment of a working winery during harvest
Important
Please only apply if you are able to commit to the full harvest period from 1 September to approximately mid-October 2026 and are comfortable with variable shift times, including night work.
If you are hardworking, physically fit, enjoy being part of a busy team and take pride in doing a job properly, we'd love to hear from you.
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