Grave Digging Operative

Manpower Group (UK); Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance - 21 days + BH

Full workwear and PPE provided

Pension scheme

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Grave Digging Operative in Warwick to join the Cemetery Services team. You will prepare, excavate and backfill graves and help maintain tidy, respectful grounds for visitors.

The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting hourly rate of £13 and training where needed; a driven, safety-conscious candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with cemetery work and burial processes.
• COTS certification is beneficial; training provided.
• Experience with 360 Excavator and Dumper is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, excavate and backfill graves.
• Oversee maintenance of cemetery grounds.
• Ensure workflow is respectful and safe for visitors.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Grounds maintenance

Can-do attitude

Education

COTS certification

Burial training

Tools

360 Excavator

Dumper

Job description

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 & 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 Year 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 positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.