An organisation is seeking a Parks & Cemetery Operative to join its team, delivering high standards of horticultural maintenance across parks, cemeteries, closed churchyards, sports grounds, and allotments.

Duties include maintaining grassed areas, sports pitches, shrub borders, hedges, and flower beds, as well as assisting with burial duties and preparing allotment plots.

About You

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team. A full driving licence is required, along with experience in gardening, landscaping, or cemetery operations.

Experience using a range of machinery is desirable, ideally including a mechanical excavator. However, training can be provided for candidates willing to learn.

You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and have good communication skills, as the role involves interaction with members of the public and other professionals. A caring and compassionate approach is essential.

Key Objectives

• Deliver a high-quality landscape service to the public, maintaining horticultural excellence
• Support supervisors in the effective delivery of parks and cemetery services
• Maintain high standards across all grounds maintenance operations
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Promote and adhere to a strong health and safety culture

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance programmes as directed
• Maintain grass, shrubs, hedges, trees, flower beds, sports facilities, play areas, and allotments
• Prepare graves and support cemetery operations in line with relevant legislation
• Maintain site infrastructure such as benches, signage, fencing, bins, and play equipment
• Safely store and apply pesticides where qualified
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment
• Conduct routine checks and report defects promptly
• Clean and safely store tools, plant, and equipment
• Drive work vehicles and tow trailers where required
• Support landscaping projects including planting, turfing, and minor construction works
• Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Wear provided uniform and personal protective equipment
• Undertake training and development as required
• Participate in occasional out-of-hours work, including weekends and public holidays
• Support high standards of customer care
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the role

Additional Information

• 37 hours per week
  8:00am–4:00pm Monday to Thursday & 8:00am–3:30pm on Friday
  (30-minute lunch each day)
• Salary: £25,583 – £27,254 per year

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

To find out more, please ask for Adam or Scott on 01865 257455

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