Grave Digger

**You Need**:

- **Valid Excavator Ticket**: NPORS, COTS, or similar certification is essential.
- **Towing Skills**: Must be over 25 (to meet insurance requirements), comfortable towing trailers, and hold a clean driving licence (no more than 6 points).
- **Physical Fitness**: The role involves manual labour, such as lifting, moving equipment, and site preparation. You must be physically capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- **Professional Attitude**: Working in a cemetery requires a respectful, responsible, and professional approach.
- **Health and Safety Awareness**: Adherence to safety protocols is critical when operating heavy machinery and working on sensitive sites.

**We Offer**:

- **Supportive Team**: A close-knit crew who look out for one another.
- **Stability and Respect**: We value team members who are reliable, dedicated, and committed to long-term employment.
- **Holidays and Benefits**: 20 days of holiday plus public holidays.
- **Long-Term Employment**: Join a well-established, stable business and build a lasting career.

**If This Sounds Like You, Let’s Talk**

We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to join our respectful and professional team.

**Full Job Description**:
**About the Role**:
We are looking for a **Grave Digger / Excavator Operator** to join our team. This role combines machinery operation, manual labour, and groundskeeping tasks. The day-to-day involves operating a mini 360 excavator as well as hands-on tasks like equipment setup, site preparation, and grounds maintenance.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Excavator Operation**: Safely operate a mini 360 excavator to dig graves and prepare sites with precision and adherence to safety standards.
- **Site Preparation**: Perform physical tasks, such as moving walk boards, shoring, and other equipment needed for grave digging and site preparation.
- **Grounds Maintenance**: Maintain cemetery grounds, including landscaping, tidying gravesites, and general upkeep.
- **Equipment Transport and Maintenance**: Safely tow and transport equipment. Conduct regular maintenance to ensure tools and machinery remain in excellent condition.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work closely with team members to ensure services are delivered respectfully and efficiently.

**Key Skills Required**:

- **Excavator Expertise**: Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery, particularly mini excavators.
- **Driving and Towing Ability**: Valid driver’s licence with experience towing trailers safely and efficiently.
- **Physical Endurance**: The ability to perform manual labour outdoors, often in challenging weather conditions.
- **Professionalism**: A respectful and sensitive approach to working in a cemetery environment.
- **Safety Compliance**: Strong knowledge and experience adhering to health and safety protocols.

**Additional Information**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you physically capable of performing manual labour, such as lifting equipment and working outdoors in all weather conditions?
- Are you comfortable working in a cemetery environment, maintaining a respectful and professional attitude?
- Have you previously worked in environments with strict health and safety protocols?
- Are you available to work Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends?
- Are you willing to commit to a long-term, full-time position?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence with less than 6 points (required)
- Excavator ticket (e.g., NPORS, CPCS, COTS, or similar) (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/03/2025
Reference ID: NSG-MAR
Expected start date: 03/03/2025