GRAPE PICKERS NEEDED – 2025 HARVEST FUN STARTS HERE
Location: Beautiful vineyard near Rye, Sussex
Start Date: Mid to late September
Duration: approx. 3 weeks
Pay: £13.68 per hour (includes holiday pay)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30/5:00pm, Monday to Sunday weather permitting
Flexibility is required - normally 4-6 picking days per week
Looking for a short-term adventure that’s a little different?
We’ve got rows of juicy grapes, stunning countryside views, and a friendly harvest team ready to welcome you. Whether you're in between jobs, semi-retired, or on a gap year, this is the perfect way to soak up the outdoors, stay active, and earn at the same time.
A day in the vines – what you’ll be doing:
You’ll be provided with snippers (large scissors) and a bucket to get started. As you walk along the vines with your team, you’ll be snipping bunches of grapes growing at waist height and placing them into your bucket.
Once your bucket is full, someone from the team will come and collect it, swapping it for an empty one so you can keep going. You’ll work through the vineyard one section at a time alongside your team, keeping things moving and making it a fun, fast-paced day outdoors.
Why you’ll love it:
* Wine discount to stock up for late summer evenings or the festive season
* Step count goals sorted – stay active without hitting the gym
* Fresh air and beautiful views in the Kent countryside
* A great team, good company, and a positive working atmosphere
* Monthly pay at the end of the harvest
What we’re looking for:
* Physically fit and able – there’s plenty of walking involved each day
* Drivers or those with their own transport (or live locally) – the vineyard isn’t accessible by public transport
* Reliable and available for the full 3 weeks
* Positive, team-oriented attitude – we work hard but always with a smile
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang about.
Apply now and make the most of this unique opportunity to work in the great outdoors and be part of something special this harvest season