Grounds Operative

Job Title: Grounds Operative / Grave Digger
Location: Across the London Borough of Croydon
Employer: Adecco (recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Croydon)

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Grounds Operative / Grave Digger on behalf of the London Borough of Croydon. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role supporting the cemeteries team across three sites within the borough.

You will assist with grave preparation and maintenance, ensuring services are carried out respectfully, safely and to a high standard.

• Contract Type: Temporary

• Pay Rate: 17.59 per hour PAYE or 23.24 per hour Umbrella

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

• Location: Travelling across the Borough of Croydon

You will work as part of the cemeteries team across the following locations:

• Mitcham Road Cemetery

• Queens Road Cemetery

• Greenlawns Memorial Park (Warlingham)

The role covers all aspects of grave preparation, including:

• Initial grave digging

• Supporting excavation works

• Backfilling and reinstatement of graves

• Assisting the team with general cemetery ground works

• Operating machinery where required

This is an outdoor role in all weather conditions, requiring a high level of physical fitness and the ability to follow instructions carefully and respectfully.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual outdoor work

• Be comfortable working in all weather conditions

• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence

• Be confident driving large vans (with trailers desirable)

• Be able to follow clear instructions and work to schedules

• Be willing to travel across Croydon cemeteries using a council vehicle

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

• 360 excavator experience

• Experience operating a dumper

• Grounds maintenance or similar outdoor manual work

• A council vehicle will be provided for work travel.

• Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Council driving assessment.

If you are reliable, physically fit and looking for a hands-on role working outdoors, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.

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