Apprentice Warden (Gardening)

Apprentice Warden

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1BN

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Earn while you learn • Full training provided

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Interested in plants, green spaces and practical work? This is a great opportunity to start your career in horticulture while helping to keep one of the UK s most historic towns looking its best.

As our Apprentice Warden, you ll join our friendly outside services team, supporting the upkeep of Berwick s play parks, floral displays and public spaces. You ll learn real skills from experienced colleagues while studying towards a RHS Level 2 Horticulture Operative apprenticeship with Northumberland College.

What you ll be doing

• Helping with planting, pruning and watering
• Supporting seasonal displays and community planting projects
• Learning to use horticultural tools and equipment safely
• Wooden bench maintenance
• Working outdoors in all seasons as part of a supportive team
• Being a friendly, approachable presence in the community while working in public spaces

What we re looking for

• Enthusiasm for gardening and outdoor maintenance work
• A positive, customer focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Commitment to attending college and completing the qualification

What we offer

• National Living Wage
• A recognised Level 2 qualification
• Supportive training and mentoring
• Experience across a wide range of gardening and outdoor maintenance tasks
• The chance to help shape Berwick s green spaces for residents and visitors

Apply now and grow your future with us.

How to apply

Please click apply for further information and an application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Sunday 28th June 2026

Interviews: Will take place week commencing 6th July 2026