Grave Digger – Grounds & Burial Care, Training Provided

Idverde; Warwick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

idverde in Warwick is hiring an experienced Grave Digger to join the Cemetery Services team. The role involves preparation, excavation and backfilling of graves, plus maintaining the cemetery grounds to be tidy and respectful for visitors.

Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £13 and permanent, full-time contract. A full UK driving license is essential and training is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with cemetery work, grave digging and burial processes, with formal burial training.
• COTS certification beneficial but training provided by idverde.
• Previous 360 Excavator & Dumper experience beneficial.
• Full valid UK driving license essential.
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, excavate and backfill graves.
• Oversee general maintenance of cemetery grounds.
• Ensure grounds are tidy, well-kept and respectful for visitors.

Skills

Grave digging experience

Cemetery burial processes

360 Excavator operation

Dumper operation

Driving license

Safety minded

Education

COTS certification (beneficial)

Tools

360 Excavator

Dumper

Job description

idverde in Warwick is hiring an experienced Grave Digger to join the Cemetery Services team. The role involves preparation, excavation and backfilling of graves, plus maintaining the cemetery grounds to be tidy and respectful for visitors.

Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £13 and permanent, full-time contract. A full UK driving license is essential and training is provided if needed.