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Vintage MC Truck Drivers

Vintage 2025

The Company

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success. Kingston Estate comprises of our winery based in the Riverland, office and warehouse in Adelaide and 14 vineyard sites across South Australia and Victoria.

 

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

 

The Role

Truck Drivers are responsible for the safe cartage of grapes from our local and interstate Vineyards to our Riverland Winery. This position will suit Truck Drivers looking to work consistent hours close to home or those travelling and looking for an ongoing or once off seasonal position.

 

Typical duties of this role include:

• Carting grapes from our Vineyards to Winery safely whilst to adhering to booking deadlines.
• Communication within the team as priorities or bookings change.
• Following Chain of Responsibility guidelines and road laws.
• Meeting our company Zero Loss guidelines.
• Maintaining equipment to a high standard.
• Other general responsibilities as required.

 

Requirements of the role:

• Be available to work from Monday 3 February – Friday 18 April 2025.
• Current MC Licence.
• Experience driving a road train.
• Willing to undertake shift work, overtime and weekend work.
• Ability to keep accurate records and demonstrate excellent time management.
• Effective problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to follow safe work procedures and contribute to as required.

 

Benefits:

• *$2,000 modified retention bonus subject to meeting conditions.
• $150 per week allowance if relocating over 150km.
• Casual rate of $40 per hour plus applicable loadings/penalties.
• Great team working environment.
• Opportunity to return each season.
• Invitation to employee recognition events.
• Competitive industry wages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform and wine allowance.

 

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

 

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources on 08 8583 0500 or email hr@kewines.com.au

 

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.

 

www.kingstonestatewines.com.au

 

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Vintage Cellar Hands

Vintage 2025

The Company

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wineries companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success. Kingston Estate comprises of our winery based in the Riverland, office and warehouse in Adelaide and 14 vineyard sites across South Australia and Victoria.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

 

The Role

Cellar Hands perform various tasks that contribute to the production and dispatch of wine.

This position will suit you if you enjoy working in a team along with being outdoors and physically active.

 

Typical duties of this role include:

• Operation of equipment to crush and press grapes.
• Transfer Operations.
• Machine and pump operations.
• Following and assisting with the review of Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing tasks safely and within Company WHS policies and procedures.
• Data entry and auditing.
• Meeting our company Zero Loss guidelines.
• Maintaining equipment to a high standard.
• Other general responsibilities as required.

Requirements of the role:

• Be available to work from Monday 3 February – Friday 24 April 2025.
• Be available to undertake rotational shift work, overtime and weekend work.
• Ability to keep accurate records and demonstrate excellent time management.
• Effective problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to follow safe work procedures and contribute as required.
• Be physically fit.
• A HR or Forklift licence would be considered an advantage.
• Current Confined Space training would be considered an advantage.

 

Benefits:

• Great team working environment.
• Opportunity to return each season.
• Invitation to employee recognition events.
• Competitive industry wages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform and wine allowance.

 

Working Holiday Makers and Accommodation details:

• Please note that this position does not count towards the specified subclass 417 work (88 farm days) for Working Holiday Makers.
• We do not provide accommodation and all applicants would need to be willing to relocate to the Riverland and have suitable transport to get to and from work (there is no public transport available in the area).

 

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

 

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources on 08 8583 0500 or email hr@kewines.com.au.

 

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.

 

www.kingstonestatewines.com.au

 

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Cellar Hands

Applications Close 15 October 2024

Full Time

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

Cellar Hands – Full Time 

Cellar Hands play an important role at our Riverland Winery performing various tasks that contribute the production and dispatch of our wine. As a Cellar Hand you must be available to work a three-shift roster, and during peak periods, weekends and overtime.  Some flexibility available for shifts to we worked and pattern of shiftwork rosters.

Typical duties of this role include, but not limited to;

• Crushing and Pressing Grapes.
• Transfer Operations.
• Machine and pump operations.
• Following and assisting with the review of Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing tasks safely and within Company WHS policies and procedures.
• Data entry and auditing.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Prior experience in the wine industry would be an advantage.
• Must be Physically fit.
• Possess good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• A current forklift and HR Licence is desirable.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 5 weeks of annual leave.
• Generous wine allowance.
• Company uniform.
• On the job training, including pathways to Cert III in Wine Industry Operations.
• Flexible rosters.
• Career pathways.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Sean Leesue, Human Resources Advisor on 0437 767 839 or email hr@kewines.com.au

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.

 

www.kingstonestatewines.com.au

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Export Logistics Coordinator

Full Time

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

 

Export Logistics Coordinator 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated administration professional to join our sales team in the Full-time role of Export Logistics Coordinator, exporting wine around the world in the dynamic wine industry.

This position is responsible for coordinating domestic and export wine orders including acknowledging and processing orders, organising shipping and export approvals, and preparing export documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all orders are acknowledged, cross checked against the relevant allocation and the customers financial status is reviewed.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with freight companies daily.
• Receiving, checking, acknowledging, and distributing all export and domestic orders.
• Ensuring the dispatch of bulk wine meets customer, company and regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of all sales documentation.
• Maintaining order databases and ensuring company systems are accurate.
• Package and arrange dispatch of customer samples in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge & experience:

• A basic understanding of the wine export market and / or freight logistics would be considered an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High level attention to detail.
• Previous experience in export logistics or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Wine allowance.
• Opportunity to work in a great team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources on 08 8583 0500 or email hr@kewines.com.au

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.

 

www.kingstonestatewines.com.au

 

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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Full Time

The Company

Kingston Estate is family owned and comprises of our Winery based in the Riverland, office and warehouse in Adelaide and 14 Vineyard sites across South Australia and Victoria. Our vision is to be The leading grower and producer of Australian wine for the world. 

The Role

As a Diesel Mechanic you will join our onsite team responsible for maintaining our fleet of heavy equipment at our Riverland winery. You will undertake mechanical repairs on all company owned plant, including prime movers, trailers, forklifts and earthmoving equipment.

Typical duties of this role include:

• Diagnose and repair of equipment.
• Servicing of plant and equipment.
• Completion of preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records.
• General maintenance tasks as required.
• Potential for shift work over the Vintage period.

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification with a general understanding of heavy vehicle requirements.
• General mechanical and engineering knowledge and aptitude.
• Current Drivers licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages.
• Uniform and Wine allowance.
• Opportunity to work in a great team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave and 2 weeks RDO Leave.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources on 08 8583 0500 or email hr@kewines.com.au

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

www.kingstonestatewines.com.au

 

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