Casual Groundsperson

Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Casual Grounds Person in Dundee. In this role, you'll maintain beautifully kept grounds at the crematorium, ensuring a serene environment for families. Your responsibilities will include mowing, planting, and general upkeep, as well as seasonal tasks like snow clearing. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work outdoors in all seasons. If you take pride in your work and want to contribute to a meaningful service, we encourage you to apply and become part of a supportive team that values integrity and compassion.

Benefits

Uniform Provided

Opportunities for Development

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of groundkeeping practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
• Assist with seasonal work like snow clearance.

Skills

Groundkeeping Practices

Planting

Mowing

Trimming

Attention to Detail

Job description

Position: Casual Groundsperson

Location: Dundee Crematorium

Job Type: Casual

Salary: £12.60 per hour

We're looking for a reliable and hard-working individual to join our team as a Casual Grounds Person at Dundee Crematorium. In this role, you'll help maintain our beautifully kept grounds, ensuring they remain a place of comfort and reflection for families.

The role

As a Grounds Person, you'll carry out a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, planting, pruning, and general upkeep. You'll also support with seasonal duties like snow clearing or leaf removal, and at times assist with memorial enquiries from families visiting the grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, and landscaped areas to a high standard
• Carry out routine tasks such as mowing, trimming, and planting
• Assist with pest control and weed management
• Support with seasonal work (e.g. winter preparation, snow clearance)
• Interact respectfully with visitors, supporting memorial-related queries
• Work flexibly across local sites if needed based on business requirements
  
  

About you

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons
• Has a demonstrable understanding of groundkeeping practices, including planting, pruning, landscaping, mowing, trimming, and routine maintenance.
• Pays close attention to detail
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Has a respectful and professional approach
  
  

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities for development and further training
• Supportive, compassionate team environment
  
  

We wouldn't be able to deliver this essential service without our people. If you take pride in your work and want to contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

What are the next steps?

To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

About Us

At Dignity, we're here for families when it matters most. With compassion, professionalism, and integrity at the heart of everything we do, we take pride in supporting people through one of life's most difficult moments. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service and care to those who need us.

With over 500 funeral homes across the UK, Dignity Funerals is a trusted presence in local communities, operating under respected and well-known local names. We're proud to offer a truly personal and attentive service - one that's tailored to the individual needs and wishes of every family we support.

We're Also Part Of The Wider Dignity Group, a Growing Organisation With The Unique Ability To Support Every Aspect Of End-of-life Planning And Care. This Includes

• Our Crematoria and Memorials Group, managing 45 crematoria nationwide
• Dignity Funeral Plans, giving people peace of mind by allowing them to plan ahead
• The recently acquired Farewill, a leading provider of online wills and probate services
  
  

Together, our goal is simple: to provide families with continuity, care, and clarity - from planning and preparation through to the funeral itself, and beyond.

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.