Cemetery Grounds Operator & Grave Digger

Portsmouth; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Parks Cemetery Grave Digger Operator to join the Grounds Maintenance team. You will excavate graves using mechanised equipment and perform general cemetery upkeep across three Portsmouth cemeteries.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid Excavator ticket and driving licence, and the ability to work with compassion when assisting the public and bereaved families. 37 hours weekly with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to climb in/out of machinery.
• Experience with large and small horticultural/agricultural machinery is beneficial.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Excavate graves and maintain three Portsmouth cemeteries.
• Operate excavators, dumper trucks and related burial equipment.
• Locate, mark and excavate graves in accordance with cemetery maps and safety regulations.
• Assist the public and undertakers in locating plots and preparing funerals.
• Maintain surrounding areas, shrub beds, litter and paths; ensure machinery is stored and maintained safely.
• Unlock cemetery gates and other site buildings; support grounds maintenance duties in Portsmouth parks.

Skills

Driving licence

Excavator ticket

Machinery operation

Tools

Excavator ticket certification

ICCM Safe Use of Cemetery Excavator

ICCM Cemetery Dumper

ICCM H&S Burial Process

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Parks Cemetery Grave Digger Operator to join the Grounds Maintenance team. You will excavate graves using mechanised equipment and perform general cemetery upkeep across three Portsmouth cemeteries.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid Excavator ticket and driving licence, and the ability to work with compassion when assisting the public and bereaved families. 37 hours weekly with some weekend work.