Cemetery Operative (Grave Digger)

idverde UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grounds maintenance provider as a Cemetery Operative, where your dedication will ensure the highest standards of service in cemetery operations. This role is vital for maintaining the dignity and care of the cemetery, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to career development and a collaborative team environment, you will thrive in a diverse workplace that values your contributions. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow and be part of a team that shapes the future of the green industry.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 28 days

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Financial wellbeing support

Competitive pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Volunteering policy

Mental health support

Qualifications

• City and Guilds training in cemetery operations is essential.
• Full driving license and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, excavate, and backfill graves with care and respect.
• Maintain cemetery grounds to ensure a tidy and respectful environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS)

City and Guilds – Controlling risks in cemeteries

City and Guilds – Safety inspection, assessment, and making safe memorials

Tools

Excavator

Dumper

Job description

Cemetery Operative

Location: Warwick

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 am to 5 pm

Salary: £12 per hour

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Cemetery Operative who will deliver exceptional cemetery and ceremonial services, consistently maintaining the highest standards while operating in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including the preparation, excavation, and backfilling of graves. Additionally, you will oversee the general maintenance of the cemetery grounds, ensuring they remain tidy, well-kept, and respectful for visitors and loved ones. Your work will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the cemetery while upholding the dignity and care that the services provide.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements:

1. City and Guilds Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS): Health and Safety, the burial process, and Excavator and Dumper operation.
2. Full driving licence.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

Ideal requirements:

1. Experience in burial processes carried out to a high standard and in accordance with contract specifications.
2. City and Guilds – Controlling risks in cemeteries.
3. City and Guilds – Safety inspection, assessment, and making safe memorials.
4. Dumper and excavator training.

Why join us?

As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

1. Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
2. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
3. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
4. Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

1. Annual leave: Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
2. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
3. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
4. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
5. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
6. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
7. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
8. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
9. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.