Apprentice Gardener
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Apprentice Rate : £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | V52 |
Summary
As an Apprentice Gardener, you’ll work alongside experienced horticulture professionals to help maintain our parks, green spaces, sports facilities, cemeteries and playgrounds. This hands-on role is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while studying towards a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship.
You will learn to:
• Maintain shrubs, trees, flower beds, herbaceous plants
• Use horticultural tools and machinery safely and efficiently
• Assist with turf care, weeding, and pest control
• Support seasonal planting projects and community initiatives
• Work in a team to keep public green spaces and playgrounds tidy and welcoming
What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine interest in gardening, nature, and outdoor work
• Willingness to learn and work in all weather conditions
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude
• No previous experience required—just a passion to grow!
What We Offer:
• Fully funded training and nationally recognised qualification
• On-the-job support from experienced gardeners and supervisors
• Uniform and safety equipment provided
• A chance to make a real impact in your local community
• Opportunities for career progression within the council
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave
• Salary sacrifice opportunities including cycle to work scheme, home tech & car.
• Unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World and many others.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity
You will learn to:
• Maintain shrubs, trees, flower beds, herbaceous plants
• Use horticultural tools and machinery safely and efficiently
• Assist with turf care, weeding, and pest control
• Support seasonal planting projects and community initiatives
• Work in a team to keep public green spaces and playgrounds tidy and welcoming
What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine interest in gardening, nature, and outdoor work
• Willingness to learn and work in all weather conditions
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude
• No previous experience required—just a passion to grow!
What We Offer:
• Fully funded training and nationally recognised qualification
• On-the-job support from experienced gardeners and supervisors
• Uniform and safety equipment provided
• A chance to make a real impact in your local community
• Opportunities for career progression within the council
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave
• Salary sacrifice opportunities including cycle to work scheme, home tech & car.
• Unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World and many others.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity
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