Landscape Gardener / Grave Digger

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Preston is seeking a Landscape Gardener / Grave Digger. In this full-time role, you will perform various gardening duties, assist with cemetery maintenance, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in horticulture and customer care.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape gardening and grave digging.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out landscape gardening duties and cemetery maintenance.
• Operate mechanical diggers for grave digging.

Skills

Customer Care

Horticultural Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Tools

Mechanical Diggers

Horticultural Machinery

Job description

Landscape Gardener / Grave Digger, Preston

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 045c687f22f3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 15.05.2025

Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Description:

Landscape Gardener / Grave Digger needed in Preston, £13.47ph PAYE – Reference: OR6982

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Carry out a wide range of landscape gardening duties including repairs and installation of park infrastructure such as benches, bins, drains, and bollards.
• Assist with the delivery of the Horticultural maintenance service within the Cemetery.
• Foster good customer care and public relations, considering the sensitive nature of duties within the Cemetery.
• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of Cemetery facilities, including emptying bins and litter picking.
• Carry out grave digging duties, including operating mechanical diggers when required, following safe working procedures.
• Perform gardening duties as needed, including using horticultural machinery.
• Assist with the repair, removal, and installation of playground equipment.
• Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with relevant health and safety procedures.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.