Casual Vineyard Worker

The Cotswold Hills Vineyard is a small site producing both still and sparkling wines. We are seeking ateam of experienced harvest workers to work in the vineyard at various times of the year and tocomplete various tasks.,

• Hand picking grapes.
• Leaf pulling
• Bud rubbing
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Following health and safety guidance, The University is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply with
current legislation, University policies and good practice guidance.
• All staff are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Managers have a responsibility to ensure their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff are required to participate in the University appraisal process and should ensure they
are familiar with the process and plan time to prepare for their appraisal. Following the appraisal, staff are expected to undertake in any necessary learning and development and work towards the objectives that have been set.
• The University expects staff to attend any training designated as mandatory and to undertake
learning and development activities to support their role. Managers must facilitate learning and development within their teams.
• It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any information obtained in the
course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and that restricted information or highly restricted information to which they have access remains confidential during and after their employment at Royal Agricultural University. All staff must undergo appropriate data protection training as required.
• All absence from work must be reported in accordance with the University's absence
procedures and recorded on iTrent.
• The University acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free environment, to
its employees, service users and visitors. It is the policy of the University not to allow smoking on University premises other than in specifically designated areas.University ValuesAs a University we have chosen five values to underpin our learning community. These are the valueswhich we will all work by and for which we want the RAU to be known. We are:
• Collaborative - we believe in the power of working together. We are stronger as a community
of practice - inspiring each other, identifying shared goals, and providing reciprocal support leads to greater success.
• Open-Minded - we are receptive to new ideas and we value the diversity of experiences and
skills. We are committed to listening to everyone across the RAU community.
• Resourceful - we adopt creative approaches to achieve our goals while setting higher
standards, promoting professionalism and sustainability.
• Responsible - individually and collectively we take accountability for our actions working with
integrity to achieve the highest ethical standards.

Essential Measured By Requirements or A) Application Form The post holder must be able to demonstrate: Desirable B) Interview C) Presentation Qualifications:A good standard of general education - GCSE or equivalent D AHold a full UK driving license D AATV License D AKnowledge, Experience and Skills:Grape or Fruit Harvesting Experience D AStrong Communication Skills E AFlexibility in working hours E AQuick Learner E AComplete tasks with quality and to time E APhysically fit and able to undertake manual tasks including some E Aheavy liftingHigh levels of health and safety awareness E A

Salary: For individuals 21 years and over £12.7 1 p/h. For individuals 20 years and under £10.85 p/h (plus 12.07% holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm. Finish time is flexible; on occasion the day can be shorter or longer. 30-minute morning break and 30 min lunch break unpaid. Term: Temporary, casual variable hours. 2 days of picking is expected during, This is a temporary, seasonal role with variable working days. Exact dates are usually confirmedaround a week in advance, so flexibility is essential.