We are looking for an apprentice to join Kingsthorne’s vineyard team in Gloucestershire, working across two sites (10 hectares) on a 140-acre estate near the River Severn. You would be part of an award-winning wine producer with exciting plans for a new winery and tourism offering. A hands-on opportunity in a growing and ambitious environment.
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). We will pay for the cost of transportation to Plumpton College alongside the cost of the meals and accommodation whilst at college.
Hours: 45 hours per week.
Monday to Friday 07:30am - 16:30pm. One hour for lunch. Very occasional work outside of these hours.
Salary: £17,667 to £28,571.40 per year
Application deadline: 15th September 2025

WHAT TRAINING WILL THE APPRENTICE TAKE AND WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL THE APPRENTICE GET AT THE END?

Viticulture or wine growing is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
Duties of the viticulturist include monitoring and controlling pests and diseases, fertilising, irrigation, canopy management, monitoring fruit development and characteristics, harvest decisions, and vine pruning during the winter months.
Viticulturists are often closely involved with winemakers, because vineyard management and the resulting grape characteristics provide the basis from which winemaking can begin.
The role requires self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player to complete tasks safely and efficiently. A lot of time is spent outdoors in all weathers, so resilience and drive are imperative to be successful.
The course will also incorporate a range of competency certificates, such as first aid and pesticide application.

DESIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Pruning
• Trellis maintenance
• Tractor based work (spraying, mowing, vine trimming)
• Tucking in
• Harvesting
• Estate managemen