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Vineyard worker in French

In France, this job is advertised as “Ouvrier viticole”. To search for jobs in France, type “Ouvrier viticole” or “Ouvrière viticole”.

Masculine
Ouvrier viticole
Feminine
Ouvrière viticole
ROME code
A1418

Official ROME job titles

Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.

  • Contremaître / Contremaîtresse viticole
  • Ouvrier / Ouvrière agricole viticulture
  • Ouvrier / Ouvrière en viticulture
  • Ouvrier viticole / Ouvrière viticole
  • Salarié / Salariée viticole
  • Tailleur / Tailleuse de vigne
  • Vigneron manipulant / Vigneronne manipulante
  • Viticulteur / Viticultrice

Working as a vineyard worker in France

Ouvrier viticole is not a regulated job in France. Common diplomas are the CAPa Métiers de l'agriculture, the BPA, the Bac pro CGEV and the BTSA Viticulture-œnologie, but skilled pruners are hired without them. The Certiphyto certificate is needed for treatments. Seasonal work uses specific contracts, including the harvest contract (contrat vendanges), and social security is managed by the MSA. EU citizens can work freely; other nationals need a work authorisation. Search for « ouvrier viticole », « ouvrier de vigne », « tailleur de vigne », « tractoriste viticole » or « vendangeur ».

French job profile (in French): Ouvrier viticole

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