Cemetery Grounds Technician: Grave Digging & Maintenance

Manpower (United Kingdom); Warwick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

PPE provided

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Grave Digger in Warwick to join the Cemetery Services team. You will prepare, excavate and backfill graves and help maintain respectful grounds for visitors and loved ones.

The role requires burial training, a valid UK driving license, and comfort working outdoors in all weather. Training on related equipment is available if needed, with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience with cemetery work and burial processes, with formal burial training.
• COTS certification is beneficial but training can be provided by the client.
• 360 Excavator and Dumper experience is beneficial.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, excavate and backfill graves with care and precision.
• Oversee maintenance and tidiness of cemetery grounds.
• Uphold professionalism, dignity and respect for visitors and loved ones.
• Support safety and compliance with site policies.

Skills

Cemetery work

Grave digging

Burial training

360 Excavator

Dumper operation

Driving license

Education

COTS certification (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme)

Tools

360 Excavator

Dumper

Job description

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Grave Digger in Warwick to join the Cemetery Services team. You will prepare, excavate and backfill graves and help maintain respectful grounds for visitors and loved ones.

The role requires burial training, a valid UK driving license, and comfort working outdoors in all weather. Training on related equipment is available if needed, with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.