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Grave Digger

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Job Description - Grave Digger

Grave Digger
  • Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)
  • Location: Stockport Council
  • Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (PAYE)

Stockport Council are looking for a Grave Digger to join their team at the Borough Cemetery. This role involves significant physical activity, including digging and grounds maintenance. It is a vital position that helps maintain the dignity and appearance of our cemetery.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Perform grave-digging duties as required.
  • Conduct general grounds maintenance to ensure the cemetery is kept in a respectful and orderly condition.
  • Work outdoors in various weather conditions, performing physical tasks.
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Previous Gravedigging experience is desirable, machine excavation, hand excavation, and backfilling excavation.
  • Physical ability to carry out lifting, handling and hand excavation.
  • Ability to work to timescales, sometimes under pressure and be able to follow instructions
  • Familiarity with installation of excavation shoring, and all Health and Safety implications
  • Previous Experience of using mechanical excavator (Bobcat 1.7 series).
  • Experience of using Thwaites Dumper (1 Tonne).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Physically fit and healthy, capable of extensive digging and manual labor.
  • Valid Basic DBS check (required for the role).
  • Full UK driving licence is desirable.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cemetery upkeep.
Benefits:To apply for this Grave Digger position, please send your cv to
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