Grave Digging & Cemetery Grounds Technician

Manpower UK

Kenilworth

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance
PPE provided
Pension scheme
Discounts for staff
Awards program

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Grave Digging Operative in Warwick to prepare, excavate and backfill graves while keeping cemetery grounds tidy and respectful for visitors and families. The role involves burial duties and grounds maintenance across a 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with training provided where needed.

Applicants should have cemetery experience and formal burial training; a UK driving license is essential, and an adaptable, safety-conscious attitude is required for outdoor work in

Qualifications

  • Experience with cemetery work and burial processes.
  • COTS certification beneficial but training provided.
  • 360 Excavator and Dumper experience beneficial.
  • Full valid UK driving license essential.
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, excavate and backfill graves in Warwick cemetery.
  • Maintain cemetery grounds to a tidy, respectful standard.
  • Support burial tasks and grounds maintenance as required.
  • Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Grave digging
Burial procedures
Grounds maintenance
Driving license

Education

COTS certification
360 Excavator experience
Dumper experience

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking a Grave Digging Operative in Warwick to prepare, excavate and backfill graves while keeping cemetery grounds tidy and respectful for visitors and families. The role involves burial duties and grounds maintenance across a 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with training provided where needed.

Applicants should have cemetery experience and formal burial training; a UK driving license is essential, and an adaptable, safety-conscious attitude is required for outdoor work in

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