Apprentice Assistant Ranger

  • Company: Preston City Council
  • Location: Preston, PR1 6JY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,949.00 per year
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000042893
  • Application Deadline Date: 16/08/2026
  • Start Date: 14/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday. Some evening and weekend work maybe required. Shifts TBC.

Brief Description

We are looking for an apprentice to join our Countryside Ranger Team. Working alongside our rangers you will learn about countryside management and ecology by working in several of Preston’s Nature Reserves and Major Parks, co-ordinating community Tree planting, bulb planting, creation and management of wildflower meadows. 

Future Prospects

There is the possibility, for the right candidate, that on completion of the apprenticeship you will be employed as an Assistant Ranger

Vacancy Detail


  • To assist the Park Rangers in the management and development of Preston City Council parks, nature reserves, gardens and open spaces.

  • To assist in the development and delivery of Conservation and enhancement projects with volunteers, friend's groups and parks events.

  • To assist the Parks Service in maintaining the standard of its parks and open spaces.

Other Information


  • Current driving licence.

  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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