Casual Grounds Person

Kallidus Recruit; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4% matched pension

MyStaffShop discounts

Eyecare support

Flu jab reimbursement

Lifestyle discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health services

Confidential counselling

Training & development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CMG in Enfield is seeking a dedicated Casual Groundsperson to maintain the crematorium grounds, gardens and memorial areas to a high standard. You will join a team delivering care and presentation across the site, ensuring a serene and respectful environment for families and visitors.

The role focuses on seasonal gardening, grounds maintenance, and assisting with memorial enquiries. A driving licence is desirable, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, or outdoor maintenance.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, well-presented environment.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Understands sensitivity of working in a memorial setting.
• Driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out seasonal gardening and landscaping including mowing, weeding, pruning, planting and hedge cutting.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of paths, lawns, memorial plots and landscaped areas.
• Conduct routine checks and light maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Support with leaf clearance, snow and ice control, and seasonal planting displays.
• Maintain memorial areas with care and attention to detail.
• Assist families with basic memorial enquiries as required.
• Work collaboratively with the site team and support other duties.
• Follow health and safety policies for a safe working environment.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Horticulture

Outdoor maintenance

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Position: Casual Groundsperson
Location: Enfield Crematorium
Job Type: Casual - 0 hour contract
Salary: £14.90 per hour

Are you passionate about creating beautifully maintained outdoor spaces that offer peace, dignity, and reflection? We are seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join our team at Enfield Crematorium, where you will play a vital role in maintaining our crematorium grounds and memorial areas to the highest standards.

Why This Role Matters

At CMG we believe that our grounds should provide a serene and respectful environment for families to reflect and remember. As a Groundsperson, you will help maintain these meaningful spaces with care, ensuring a dignified and welcoming setting for all visitors.

The Role

As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for ensuring the crematorium grounds, gardens, and memorial areas are maintained to a high standard. You will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional care and presentation across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out seasonal gardening and landscaping, including mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, and hedge cutting.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of paths, lawns, memorial plots, and landscaped areas.
• Conduct routine checks and light maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Support with leaf clearance, snow and ice control, and seasonal planting displays.
• Maintain memorial areas with care and attention to detail.
• Assist families with basic memorial enquiries when required.
• Work collaboratively with the site team, supporting other duties when needed.
• Follow health and safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, or outdoor maintenance.
• Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-presented environment.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively.
• Understands the sensitivity of working in a memorial setting.
• Has a driving license (Desirable).

What you can expect from us

We believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow.

• Planning for your future – 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.
• Everyday savings and perks – Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.
• Support when you need it – Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
• Learn and grow with us – Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Making work easier – Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.

Why Dignity

Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. As part of the Dignity Group, the Crematorium & Memorial Group (CMG) sets the standard for crematorium and cemetery services across the UK, and we’re proud to be recognised as one of the country’s best employers.

Whether you’re working directly with families, looking after our grounds, or supporting behind the scenes, every role at CMG contributes to something that truly matters. We help people through one of the hardest times in their lives, and we do it with compassion, respect, openness and care.

We welcome people who are caring and compassionate, and who want to make a real difference to the families we serve. No formal qualifications are needed to join us; what matters most is a genuine desire to support others, good communication, and the ability to stay organised in a role with real responsibility. For those who want to progress, we offer structured in-house training and support towards recognised industry qualifications.

If you’re looking for a career that counts, doing meaningful work that makes a genuine difference, CMG is a good place to build one.

FCA Statement

Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know