Grounds Maintenance & Cemetery Supervisor | Mini Digger Pro

Talent Solutions - Idverde RPO; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced maternity and shared parental

Pension scheme

Job summary

idverde is seeking an experienced Working Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) to lead and work with a small team on cemetery and grounds projects around Salisbury. You will perform routine grounds tasks, operate a mini digger for grave works, and ensure high standards of safety and service delivery.

The role requires supervisory experience, a COTS qualification, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within the grounds maintenance/landscaping industry is required.
• Previous experience of excavation, with demonstrable mini-digger experience. Grave preparation, burials and interments experience is highly desirable.
• COTS (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme) qualification is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong communication, client management and IT literacy skills.
• IOSH and any additional health & safety certificates would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and work alongside the grounds maintenance team, allocating daily tasks and monitoring quality, productivity and completion.
• Carry out standard grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, leaf clearance and seasonal maintenance.
• Operate a mini digger and associated equipment safely and competently for grave excavation and other approved grounds works.
• Support burial and interment services with professionalism, dignity, discretion and respect for bereaved families and visitors.
• Maintain accurate daily records, including completed work, machinery checks, incidents, materials used and any site issues.
• Providing clear instructions, practical support and on-the-job guidance to team members, while monitoring attendance, conduct and performance.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site representatives, cemetery staff, funeral directors, members of the public and other stake holders.
• Follow risk assessments, safe systems of work and all relevant health and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Client management

IT literacy

Education

COTS (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme)

Full UK driving licence

IOSH certificate

Tools

Mini digger operation

Job description

idverde is seeking an experienced Working Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) to lead and work with a small team on cemetery and grounds projects around Salisbury. You will perform routine grounds tasks, operate a mini digger for grave works, and ensure high standards of safety and service delivery.

The role requires supervisory experience, a COTS qualification, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication.