Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Operative

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Operative

This is a full-time temporary role that is 35 hours a week 7:30am - 15:00pm paying £15.18 per hour.

Job purpose

To carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance duties within cemeteries and burial grounds, ensuring the respectful upkeep, safety, and appearance of the site. This includes grass cutting, grave preparation, horticultural work, and general site maintenance, all delivered with sensitivity to the nature of the environment.

Carry out grave digging and backfilling, including mechanical and manual excavation, in line with health and safety and legal standards.

Perform routine grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearance, and weed control.

Maintain pathways, fences, gates, and other infrastructure within the cemetery.

Experience

Basic Horticultural Knowledge required

Previous use of Strimmer’s, Lawn mowers, hedge cutters essential

Must be physically fit due to the grounds at the Cemeteries and able to work outside 7 hours per day in all weather conditions