Grave Digger

Cemetery Grave Digging Operative

📍 Location: DE7 4RA
💷 Pay Rate: £13.47 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

🦺 PPE Provided

Join Our Cemetery Services Team

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and respectful Cemetery Grave Digging Operative to join a busy Local Authority Cemetery Services team based in DE7 4RA.

This is a physically demanding but highly rewarding role that plays an essential part in providing a dignified and professional burial service to the local community.

The successful candidate will be involved in grave excavation, cemetery maintenance and burial operations, working as part of a dedicated team committed to delivering a sensitive and respectful service during difficult times for bereaved families.

Key Responsibilities

• Excavate and prepare graves for burials using mechanical equipment and manual methods.
• Operate a 360 Mini Excavator safely and effectively.
• Backfill graves and reinstate cemetery grounds following burials.
• Assist with funeral and burial operations, ensuring services are conducted respectfully and professionally.
• Set up and remove burial equipment as required.
• Carry out general cemetery maintenance duties.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain equipment, tools and vehicles in good working order.
• Work effectively in all weather conditions.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in grave digging or similar excavation, grounds maintenance or construction-related work.
• operating a 360 Mini Excavator.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding manual labour on a daily basis.
• Comfortable working in outdoor, muddy and dirty conditions throughout the year.
• Ability to cope with the emotional demands associated with funerals, burials and interaction with bereaved families.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive and tow a trailer confidently and safely.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

✅ £13.47 per hour
✅ 37 hours per week
✅ Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30
✅ Friday 07:30 – 12:30 (early finish)
✅ PPE provided
✅ Local Authority employment opportunity
✅ Stable working hours
✅ Meaningful role serving the local community

About You

You will be someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of professionalism and respect, and can perform physically demanding duties in all weather conditions. You will be comfortable operating machinery, working outdoors, and supporting burial services with dignity and sensitivity.

Apply Today

If you have experience in grave digging, Can Operate a Mini Digger, can drive and tow a trailer, and are looking for a rewarding role within a Local Authority environment, we would love to hear from you.