Summary
A great opportunity to work with an award winning sparkling wine producer. Work on multiple sites with full training given along the way. A chance to work with top of the range equipment.
Wage
£24,000 a year
Training course
Crop technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday / 08:00am - 16:30pm. Very occasional weekend work when required.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 March
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Daily task will vary but could include:
* Pruning
* Harvesting
* Multiple aspects of viticulture work
* Mowing
* Tractor operations
* Supervising teams
Where you’ll work
Highweald Estate
Deak's Lane
Antsy
Haywards Heath
RH17 5JB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Crop technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Training will occur at Plumpton College where teaching is delivered through block release, this will occur 5 times througout the academic year.
* L3 Crop technician Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
Other requirements
We are based in a rural location so own/ reliable transport is strongly advised.