Viticulture Crop Technican Apprentice

BALFOUR WINERY LLP · Staplehurst, UK

Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
2 Years
Closes
30 Oct 2026
Qualification
Viticulture Crop Technician Apprenticeship
Training provider
NORTH KENT COLLEGE

About the role

Join Balfour Winery LLP as a Viticulture Crop Technician Apprentice and immerse yourself in the world of high-quality wine production. This hands-on role offers invaluable experience in modern grape growing, innovative techniques, and sustainable practices. You'll learn to monitor vine health, manage vineyard operations from pruning to harvesting, and contribute to biodiversity and estate conservation initiatives. Working alongside experienced viticulturists and production managers, you'll gain practical skills in operating vineyard machinery, using digital tools for data collection, and understanding climate-conscious viticulture. This apprenticeship provides a fantastic opportunity to build a career in the growing English wine industry, with potential for progression within viticulture and winemaking.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: 4/C or above, GCSE Maths: 4/C or above, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

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