Cemetery & Grave Digging Operatives

Cemetery Operative - Grave Digger
Location: High Wycombe, HP13 6SX
Hourly Rate: 12.71 - 13.30
Contract Type: Temp - Perm
Working Hours: Between 07:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri. 40 Hours per week

About the role

We currently require a Cemetery Operative to join our team in High Wycombe. Within this role you will carry out various burial duties, including the preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfilling of graves using a 2-ton digger. This role also includes tractor mowing duties as well as general GMO duties.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Requirements

• Experience in burial processes carried out to a high standard and in accordance with contract specifications is essential.
• Full driving licence.
• City and Guilds Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS): Health and Safety, the burial process, and Excavator and Dumper operation tickets would be desirable.

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.

What we offer

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

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

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.