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.

• 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).

• 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.