Vineyard Apprentice

Kinsbrook Vineyard; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive vineyard in Pulborough seeks a Vineyard Apprentice to assist in various tasks including pruning, tractor operations, and pest management. Candidates should have GCSE education and be physically fit. The role offers practical training and potential career progression in the vineyard industry. A driving license is beneficial due to the rural location. Benefits include free lunch and shopping discounts.

Benefits

Free lunch

Hot drinks

Discounts on shopping and dining

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is advantageous.
• Ability to work outdoors and manage physical tasks.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors with manual and tractor operations.
• Engage in pruning and cultivation.
• Manage pest and disease control.

Skills

Organisation Skills

IT Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Physical Fitness

Patience

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Vineyard Apprentice from the Company Kinsbrook Vineyard, located in Pulborough, United Kingdom. This job opening is for individuals with a GCSE education.

Job Responsibility:

You will primarily work on Kinsbrook's Vineyards in West Sussex, growing over 10 grape varieties using conventional, organic, and biodynamic practices. You will also work on local vineyards with diverse soil, varieties, and trellising.

Hours: 40 per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30am-16:00pm.

Salary: £13,395.20 per annum.

Application closing date: 3rd June 2024.

This apprenticeship role includes college training. Please consider how you will commute to and from Plumpton College.

About the employer

Kinsbrook Vineyard is a progressive vineyard in Thakeham, West Sussex, run by Joe Beckett and Rebecca Dancer. The company values sustainability and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

• Working outdoors with manual and tractor operations
• Pruning
• Pulling out
• Tying down
• Shoot selection
• Tractor operations
• Cultivation
• Vine trimming
• Grass cutting
• Spraying (pa1/pa3/pa6/pa2 qualification needed)

Training and Qualification

The apprentice will learn:

• Pest & disease management
• Yield forecasting & management
• Pruning & trellising
• Canopy management
• Vineyard floor management
• Vineyard establishment
• Principles of plant growth and development of plant health
• Harvest planning and management
• Vineyard nutrition application and irrigation tasks
• Health & safety and standard operating procedures
• Vineyard machinery & equipment
• Maintenance of non-productive areas
• Managing accurate records
• Environmental issues/legislation, codes of practice and company policies
• Quality standards

Career Progression

Employment at Kinsbrook in full-time or part-time positions, with industry contacts for further experience.

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Organisation Skills
• IT Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Teamwork
• Enthusiastic
• Detail-oriented
• Initiative
• Physical Fitness
• Patience
• Willingness to learn
• GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above (desirable)

Benefits

Kinsbrook offers benefits including free lunch and hot drinks, discounts off shopping, dining, and events.

Location and Transport

This is a rural location with limited public transport. Having your own transport is advised.

Application Questions

• Do you hold a full UK driving license? If so, do you own a car?
• What is it about this job advert that appealed to you?