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We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic , hardworking apprentice to join our Vineyard team and attend an apprenticeship supported program through Plumpton College. The position will be based in Luddesdown in Gravesend within the beautifil kent country side..Register date of enrollment is 26th November , with a start date in December 2025.
Key responsibilities
The Viticulturist will work with a Vineyard Management team and will be responsible for the delivery of vineyard activities, processes and reporting functions in young vineyards. The role is varied and dynamic and there are opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills, knowledge and viticulture career with us.
We are seeking an energetic and passionate candidate who demonstrates good practical viticulture experience and has strong planning, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role demands a high degree of flexibility, motivation, professionalism, and dedication. It is designed for a person who truly wants to add value and understands the importance of credibility and reliability.
You will be responsible for…
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Working with our Vineyard team to oversee multiple young vineyards.
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Crop walks looking for diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies, phenology, and general vineyard health and performance.
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Training, supervising and working with operatives during manual work, e.g. shoot selection, pruning and harvesting.
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Record keeping and reporting details of vineyard activities and management requirements to the Vineyard team.
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Working closely with the Vineyard Team to design timely, budget conscious and
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environmentally sustainable vineyard work programs.
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Continually improving the vineyard sustainability, both environmentally and financially through strong management techniques.
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As well as the core requirements, set out above, as a team player you will be expected to undertake other ad-hoc work and engage fully with other business activities.
Essential
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Comfortable speaking with clients and staff.
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Fluent in spoken and written English.
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A strong work ethic and willingness to travel.
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Full clean driver's license and own transport.
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Good IT and mobile application skills.
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Working a 5 over 7 shift pattern.
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Flexibility on start and finish times upon request
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Work well in a team and be a team player.
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A flexible, can-do attitude and ability to embrace change.
Desirable
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3-years minimum cool-climate vineyard employment.
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A viticulture qualification is a significant advantage.
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Personable, passionate, confident and a desire to learn and advance your career.
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PA1 and PA3 certificate also an advantageDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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