Job Description
Cemetery Operative\n\nLocation: Warwick\n\nContract type: Permanent, Full time\n\nWorking hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 am to 5 pm\n\nSalary: £12 per hour\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout the role\n\n \n\nWe are looking for a dedicated Cemetery Operative who will deliver exceptional\ncemetery and ceremonial services, consistently maintaining the highest\nstandards while operating in a professional, respectful, and compassionate\nmanner. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including\nthe preparation, excavation, and backfilling of graves. Additionally, you will\noversee the general maintenance of the cemetery grounds, ensuring they remain\ntidy, well-kept, and respectful for visitors and loved ones.
Your work will\nplay a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the cemetery while\nupholding the dignity and care that the services provide.\n\n \n\nRequirements\n\n \n\nMandatory requirements:\n\n \n\n * City and Guilds Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS): Health and Safety, the burial process, and Excavator and Dumper operation. \n * Full driving licence. \n * Ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.\n\n \n\nIdeal requirements:\n\n \n\n * Experience in burial processes carried out to a high standard and in accordance with contract specifications.
\n * City and Guilds – Controlling risks in cemeteries. \n * City and Guilds – Safety inspection, assessment, and making safe memorials. \n * Dumper and excavator training.
\n\n \n\nWhy join us?\n\n \n\nAs the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no\ntwo projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re\ncommitted to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can\nthrive.\n\n \n\nWhat we offer\n\n \n\n * Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. \n * Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
\n * Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the com munity and environment. \n * Competitive benefits package: 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. \n\n \n\nBenefits\n\n \n\n * Annual leave: Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
\n * Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. \n * Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. \n * Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.\n * Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
\n * Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. \n * Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. \n * Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
\n * Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. \n\n \n\nAbout idverde\n\n \n\nWe are Europes largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape\ncreation, in the UK alone were a community of over 3,000 passionate\ncolleagues shaping the future of the green industry.\n\nAt idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to\n1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, were more than just a\ncompany – were a force for positive change.
We offer a range of services to\ncreate, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.\n\n \n\n \n\nGrow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.\n\n** \n**\n\n#GW