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Grave Digging Operative Location: Warwick Hourly Rate: £13 Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday About the role We are looking for an experienced Grave Digger to join the Cemetery Services team in Warwick. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including the preparation, excavation and backfilling of graves as well as overseeing the general maintenance of the cemetery grounds, ensuring they remain tidy, well-kept and respectful for visitors and loved ones. Your work will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the cemetery, whilst upholding professionalism, dignity and care for the environment at all times. Requirements Experience with cemetery work, grave digging and burial processes, with formal burial training. A COTS (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme) certification is beneficial but all training can be provided by our client to the successful candidate. Previous 360 Excavator & Dumper experience also beneficial. The ability and willingness to help out with grounds maintenance tasks. A full valid UK driving license is essential. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Yea r and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. 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. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Full workwear and PPE provided. Support for personal and professional challenges. Access to discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. TPBN1_UKTJ

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role The purpose of this role is to provide high quality grounds maintenance and associated estates services for Orbit estates and properties . This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes. This is a 40 Hour working week contract. What you'll achieve Responsible for maintaining landscaped and communal areas to a high standard, including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, weed control maintaining of borders and litter picking Ensure that estates are kept in accordance with Orbit standards and in a clean and tidy condition, with all garden waste materials and litter removed from site and appropriately disposed of. Ensure that customers are satisfied with the services delivered across your areas of responsibility, communicating and signposting customers to appropriate service for other queries Responsible for carrying out or arranging routine maintenance of gardening equipment. Ensuring that tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment are kept to an acceptable standard and inventory kept and up to date Ensure all relevant Health & Safety compliance whilst on site, to include but not limited to, working at heights, lone working, manual handling, risk assessments, COSHH, ensuring that PPE, where appropriate, and Orbit’s uniform is always worn To be responsible for the company vehicle, if appropriate, ensuring it is kept clean and in roadworthy condition, carrying out visual inspections and checks and arranging servicing/repairs as necessary once authorisation has been granted by In-House Team Leader To note and report damage, vandalism,hazards or fly tipping on estates and report these to the Property and Estates CoordinatorWhat you'll bring Essential skills Must hold a current full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the association’s vehicles, including vans and tipper transits Experience of gardening/estates services activities including the use of appropriate plant and machinery Understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices Ability to plan workloads to ensure that all tasks are completed To be able to communicate effectively with customers and staffDesirable skills PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate Ability to tow a trailer City and Guilds NVQ in estates maintenanceWhy Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application Interview(s) Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check

Job Title: Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative / Team Leader Pay Rate: £14.24 - £17.93 per hour - Including holiday pay (depending on tickets, ticket combination, and experience) Location: Coventry Position Type: Full-Time temp to perm Hours: Standard Daytime Hours (Monday - Friday) - 7am - 4pm Role Overview We are recruiting a tickets-holding Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team for commercial and grounds upkeep projects across the region. This role requires a practical, hands-on professional with proven experience in heavy grounds machinery, tree surgery support, and general landscape maintenance. Candidates holding valid PA1/PA6, Chainsaw CS30/CS31, and IPAF qualifications will command the upper tier of the pay bracket. Key Responsibilities Chemical & Plant Control Safe application of pesticides and weed control treatments in line with PA1 / PA6 spraying guidelines. Tree & Vegetation Maintenance Perform safe ground level chainsaw operations, brush clearance, and fallen timber processing. Operate stump grinders efficiently to clear stumps and roots from site perimeters. Machinery & Plant Operation Operate compact diggers / mini-excavators for ground preparation, trenching, site clearance, and earthworks. Utilize IPAF platforms (MEWPs) for high-level tree work, hedge cutting, and site maintenance at height. General Grounds Maintenance Execute routine grounds maintenance including commercial grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and site tidy-ups. Ensure daily checks, basic maintenance, and clean-downs are completed on all assigned tools, plant, and machinery. Key Candidate Requirements Essential: Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site movement and vehicle/trailer towing). Proven track record in general grounds maintenance and commercial site upkeep. Demonstrated hands-on experience operating diggers, stump grinders, and power tools. Tickets & Qualifications (Preferred / Essential for higher pay rate): PA1 & PA6: Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicators. Chainsaw Qualifications: NPTC / Lantra CS30 / CS31 (Ground Maintenance & Cross-cutting). Stump Grinder & Mini Digger Ticket/Experience: CPCS / NPORS or proven site competency. Pay & Benefits Hourly Rate: £14.24 - £17.93 / hour (offered rate aligned directly with held tickets and relevant industry experience). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, daytime hours. To apply please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed)