Crematorium Assistant - Groundsperson

Life Services Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus up to £300-£500

4% pension match

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee rewards & eyecare

24/7 EAP & health services

Training & apprenticeship

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Life Services Group's CMG division is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to maintain the Enfield Crematorium grounds to the highest standards, ensuring peaceful, well-presented memorial spaces. You will work with the site team on mowing, pruning, planting, hedge cutting and seasonal displays, while keeping paths and memorial plots clean and safe.

This 24-hour per week role values reliability, teamwork and care for families in a memorial setting; driving licence is desirable and on-site parking is

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, horticulture or outdoor maintenance.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mowing, weeding, pruning, planting and hedge cutting.
• Maintain paths, lawns, memorial plots and landscaped areas.
• Light maintenance of grounds equipment and tools.
• Support leaf clearance, snow/ice control and seasonal planting.
• Maintain memorial areas with care and attention to detail.
• Assist families with memorial enquiries when required.
• Work with site team and cover other duties as needed.
• Follow health and safety policies to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Horticulture knowledge

Physically fit

Teamwork & communication

Driving license desirable

Job description

Position: Groundsperson

Location: Enfield Crematorium

Job Type: 24 Hours per week

Salary: £18,595.20 per annum

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.

• Time to recharge - Up to 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset.
• A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution.
• Planning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.
• Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.
• 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 CMG

CMG cares for 45 crematoria and 12 cemetery sites across the UK, serving communities for over 150 years. Our work is about looking after places that matter to families and communities for generations. As part of Life Services Group, CMG shares the same three commitments as every one of our brands: meaningful purpose, helping families remember the people they love; grow with us, through training, support and pride in specialist work; and shape the future, by making crematoria and cemetery care more modern, sustainable and human.

CMG is part of Life Services Group; alongside Dignity Funeral Directors, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewell. Together, we are building a group that can support families across more of the end‑of‑life journey, while each brand keeps the name, identity and specialist focus people already know. For CMG, that means more investment in modern facilities, better tools and stronger support for local teams, so colleagues can grow with us and continue caring for the places families trust.

You’ll be part of a close-knit local team who look after each other, the families we serve and the places in our care. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed, valued and part of shaping a better experience for communities for generations to come.

If you want meaningful work, the chance to grow with us and a role where you can help shape the future of crematoria and cemetery care, find your Life’s work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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