Grave Digger / Grounds Maintenance Operative

Premier Work Support; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support company in the Medway Towns is seeking a Grave Digger / Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team. The role involves grave digging and general grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and respect in all activities. Candidates should have prior experience and ideally hold a Lantra Award. A full UK Driving Licence is also required. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance experience, ideally with certification.
• Knowledge of health & safety guidelines is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grave digging and backfills using machinery.
• Assist with funeral preparations and setup.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety and respect in all work.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Lantra Award or equivalent certification

Tools

Manual and mechanical machinery

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Grave Digger / Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team working across cemeteries within the Medway Towns area. This is a temporary position with an immediate start, and there is potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out grave digging, including hand digs and backfills using manual and mechanical machinery.
• Assisting with funeral preparations, including setting up grass matting and boards.
• Performing general grounds maintenance such as mowing, strimming, pruning, planting, and weeding to maintain cemetery gardens.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and respectfully in line with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous grounds maintenance experience, ideally supported by a Lantra Award or equivalent certification.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (ideally with C1+E entitlement), with no disqualifications and no more than 6 points for insurance purposes, as driving the company van will be required.

Working Hours & Pay

Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime available at enhanced rates - time and a half for Saturdays and double time for Sundays. Salary to be reviewed upon successful appointment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and a background in grounds maintenance to join a respected team, carrying out meaningful work in a supportive environment.