Highweald Wines is excited to announce an exciting opportunity to join us at our vineyard.
A great opportunity to work with an award-winning sparkling wine producer. Work on multiple sites with full training given along the way. Additionally, a chance to work with top of the range equipment.
As this is an apprenticeship, you will attend Plumpton College for your learning through block release, where you will study for a week at a time (5 times throughout the year).
Hours: 38 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Exact timings will vary depending on the season.
Salary: £24,000
Application deadline: 17th February 2025
About the Employer
Highweald wines are an award-winning wine producer based in Ansty, West Sussex. We own multiple sites, have a state of the art winery and a beautiful onsite garden bar.
What will the apprentice be doing?
The apprentice's daily tasks will vary day to day and depending on the season, but will include:
* Tractor operations
* Mowing
* Supervising teams
* All aspects of vineyard work such as pruning and harvesting
Training Provider: Plumpton College
Plumpton College is a dedicated training provider in the heart of the South Downs. With expertise in the Land, Food and Environment sectors, Plumpton provides a wealth of knowledge to its apprentices.
The course will also incorporate a range of competency certificates, such as first aid and pesticide application.
What apprentices will learn
* Pest & disease management
* Yield forecasting & management
* Pruning & trellising
* Canopy management
* Vineyard floor management
* Vineyard establishment
* Harvest planning and management
* Vineyard nutrition
* Health & safety and standard operating procedures
* Vineyard machinery & equipment
* Qualifications Awarded
* Apprenticeship Certificate
* Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
* Level 2 in Maths and English (if applicable)
* PA1 Safe use of pesticides (pre requisite of PA3)
* PA3 Air assisted sprayer
Essential Criteria for the role:
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Detail Oriented
* Problem-solving skills
* Non-judgemental
* Initiative
* Creative
* Team working
Qualifications: Math and English GCSE Grade 4 desirable or discussion for completion of Functional Skills Maths and English if not achieved.
Things to consider
* Having access to your own transport is highly recommended due to the rural location of the vineyard.
* Much of the work is outside in all weathers. The work itself will be quite physical. During peak season, early starts will be required. Being prepared for this is important.
* You MUST not be in any other form of full-time or part-time formal education (such as school, college, or university) to be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. Shorter courses may not apply.
* You MUST have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and be eligible to work in the UK.
* You MUST be located in an area local to the apprenticeship or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
* This apprenticeship is approximately 24 months.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £24,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a UK driving license, if yes, do you own a car?
* Why do you wish to pursue a career in the wine sector?
Work Location: In person
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