Apprentice Warden (Gardening)

Company: Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council
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Location: Berwick upon Tweed
Job Description:

Position

Apprentice Warden

Location

Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1BN

Salary

£12.71 per hour

Contract

Permanent, 37 hours per week

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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 friendly and approachable in the community while working in public spaces

Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits

  • National Living Wage
  • 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

Additional information

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

Interviews: Will take place week commencing 6th July 2026.

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Posted: June 5th, 2026