Grounds Maintenance Operative
Grounds Maintenance Operative
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08-07-2025
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Job Description
3 Month Contract with a local Authority
Job Purpose
- To ensure the cemetery grounds are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness safety and presentation. This role involves carrying out a range of horticultural grounds maintenance and burial preparation tasks with sensitivity and respect for the environment and those visiting the cemetery.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Carry out grass cutting hedge trimming weeding planting and general horticultural tasks.
- Prepare graves for burials including excavation and backfilling using hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Maintain pathways fences signage and other cemetery infrastructure.
- Ensure the cemetery is clean tidy and free from litter and debris at all times.
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and tools safely and effectively.
- Assist with the setup and support of funeral services ensuring respectful and professional conduct at all times.
- Carry out inspections and report any damage hazards or maintenance needs.
- Follow all health and safety procedures including safe working practices around graves and machinery.
- Provide respectful assistance to members of the public and bereaved families when required.
Essential Experience Required.
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance horticulture or a similar outdoor manual role.
- Experience using grounds maintenance equipment (e.g. mowers strimmers hedge cutters).
- Understanding of health and safety practices particularly in a cemetery or similar environment.
- Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
Additional information to note
- This role is 35 working hours per week.
The role closes on 14/07/25
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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