Grave Digger & Grounds Maintenance Operator

Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Parks Cemetery Grave Digger Operator to maintain three city cemeteries. You will excavate graves, operate heavy burial equipment, and assist the public with plot locations and funeral logistics. A full driving licence is essential, with ICCM certificates preferred. The role requires teamwork and occasional weekend work.

The post is based at Milton, Kingston and Highland Rd cemeteries, with 37 hours per week and a permanent contract. Training and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit due to frequent machine operation.
• Experience with large and small horticultural machinery preferred.
• Excavator ticket required; ICCM Safe Use of Cemetery Excavator preferred.
• Full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Excavate graves and maintain cemetery grounds.
• Operate excavators, dumper trucks and related burial equipment.
• Assist the public with plot locations and funeral arrangements.
• Keep machinery safe, maintained and operate in line with safety regs.
• Unlock cemetery gates and buildings as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Machinery operation

Customer assistance

Tools

Excavator Ticket

ICCM Safe Use of Cemetery Excavator

ICCM H&S Burial Process

Full driving licence

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Parks Cemetery Grave Digger Operator to maintain three city cemeteries. You will excavate graves, operate heavy burial equipment, and assist the public with plot locations and funeral logistics. A full driving licence is essential, with ICCM certificates preferred. The role requires teamwork and occasional weekend work.

The post is based at Milton, Kingston and Highland Rd cemeteries, with 37 hours per week and a permanent contract. Training and PPE provided.