Vineyard Apprentice

Day to day tasks will vary, especially over the different seasons, but will include: 

Prune, train, and tend to the vines Meticulous pests and canopy management Harvesting the grapes during the autumn  Undertake vineyard maintanence  Operate farm machinery to cultivate, fertilise, spray and harvest grapes

Training:
The apprentice will be taught in-person at Plumpton College via block release This will be one week (five days) every two months during term time

Training Outcome:
Assitant vineyard manager and finally a full vineyard manager

Employer Description:

Tinwood Estate is a family-owned vineyard, growing high-quality grapes that produce fine English Sparkling Wine crafted using the traditional method. Located on the edge of the South Downs near Chichester in Sussex., we grow 45 ha of top quality sparkling wine grapes in our on our flinty, chalky soils. We use the best and latest technology to grow a premium crop. Small team, where nearly everything done in-house.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.30pm

Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness