Grave Digging Operative

Manpower UK; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

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

This permanent, full-time post as a Grave Digging Operative in Warwick involves preparing, excavating and backfilling graves within cemetery grounds. Working 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday, the successful candidate maintains these spaces to a respectful standard for visitors and families. Daily duties cover grounds upkeep alongside burial tasks, ensuring dignity and care throughout. Applicants should bring prior experience of cemetery work, grave digging and burial procedures, ideally backed by formal training. The position offers up to £13.00 per hour through Manpower UK, with professionalism and environmental responsibility central to every aspect of the job. Grave Digging Operative Location: Warwick Hourly Rate: £13 Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Grave Digger to join the Cemetery Services team in Warwick. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including the preparation, excavation and backfilling of graves as well as overseeing the general maintenance of the cemetery grounds, ensuring they remain tidy, well-kept and respectful for visitors and loved ones. Your work will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the cemetery, whilst upholding professionalism, dignity and care for the environment at all times.

Requirements

• Experience with cemetery work, grave digging and burial processes, with formal burial training.
• A COTS (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme) certification is beneficial but all training can be provided by our client to the successful candidate.
• Previous 360 Excavator andamp; Dumper experience also beneficial.
• The ability and willingness to help out with grounds maintenance tasks.
• A full valid UK driving license is essential.
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Why join us£

As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That''s why we''re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We''re proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Yea r and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year''s Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future.

What we offer

We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Full workwear and PPE provided.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Access to discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About our client

We are Europe''s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we''re a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we''re more than just a company - we''re a force for pos