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An ouvrier viticole carries out the work in the vines that sets up each vintage. Winter is the pruning season: you prune each vine following the estate's method (Guyot, cordon de Royat, gobelet), then pull out the cut wood (tirage des bois) and repair posts and wires.

In spring come disbudding (ébourgeonnage), lifting and tying shoots into the trellis (relevage, palissage) and, depending on the estate, leaf removal. Summer brings trimming, mowing between rows and preparation for the harvest. In autumn, the vendanges mobilise the whole team, by hand or with the harvesting machine, and some workers also help in the cellar (chai). Experienced workers often drive the vineyard tractor for soil work and spraying. The rhythm is set by the weather and by the rules of the appellation, which can impose specific practices.

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[First name Last name]

Vineyard Worker | Pruning, Trellising, Harvest

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Vineyard worker for [x] years on a [x]-hectare estate in [Appellation]. I prune, handle spring work, drive the vineyard tractor for soil work and treatments, and help in the cellar during harvest and bottling.

Experience

Vineyard worker, family estate, [Appellation]

[month year] to present

  • Pruned [x] hectares each winter using the double Guyot method set by the estate
  • Carried out spring trellising, disbudding and leaf removal before flowering
  • Drove the straddle tractor for soil work and mowing between rows
  • Organised a hand-harvest team of [x] pickers and supervised crate transport to the cellar
  • Helped with vat cleaning, racking and bottling after the harvest

Resume headlines

  • Vineyard Worker | Pruning, Trellising, Harvest
  • Ouvrier viticole | Tractor Driving, Soil Work, Organic Estate
  • Vineyard and Cellar Worker | Hand Harvest, Winery Hygiene, Bottling

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

CAPa Métiers de l'agriculture graduate with placements on a family estate in [Wine region]. I have pruned in Guyot and carried out spring work on the trellis, and I want a full-season job to learn the whole vineyard cycle.

Experienced

Vineyard worker for [x] years on a [x]-hectare estate in [Appellation]. I prune, handle spring work, drive the vineyard tractor for soil work and treatments, and help in the cellar during harvest and bottling.

Career change

Former logistics team leader who worked [x] harvests in [Region] and completed a vineyard pruning course. I want to settle in the wine sector and work year-round in the vines.

Tips

  • Name the pruning methods you know: estates often use one main method and want to know you master it.
  • State the wine region and appellation, since practices vary from Champagne to Bordeaux or Languedoc.
  • Mention organic or biodynamic experience if you have it.
  • List tractors, straddle tractors and licences, and Certiphyto for treatments.
  • Show the seasons worked rather than a list of dates, so the reader sees which tasks you know.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing harvests only, without the rest of the vineyard cycle.
  • Writing "agricultural work" without detailing tasks in the vines.
  • Hiding gaps between seasonal contracts instead of grouping them.
  • Forgetting your driving licence, often needed to reach remote plots.

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 ».

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Frequently asked questions

What diplomas do estates look for?

A CAPa Métiers de l'agriculture, a BPA or the Bac pro CGEV (conduite et gestion de l'entreprise vitivinicole) are common for vineyard workers. A BTSA Viticulture-œnologie opens the way to supervisory roles. Many estates also hire experienced people without diplomas if their pruning is good.

Is harvest experience enough to get a year-round job?

Harvests show you can handle the physical work and the team life, but estates hiring year-round want pruning skills above all. Taking a short pruning course or a winter seasonal contract is the best way to move from harvest work to a permanent job.

Should I mention organic experience?

Yes. More and more estates are certified organic or in conversion, and the work changes: more mechanical weeding, different treatments, closer observation of diseases. Saying you know these practices makes your CV more relevant for those estates and shows adaptability.

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