Help Us Create Beautiful, Peaceful Spaces for Families to Remember Their Pets
At Dignity Pet Crematorium, everything we do is centred around care, compassion and excellence. Our gardens and grounds form an important part of the experience we provide to bereaved pet owners, offering peaceful spaces where families can reflect, remember and honour their beloved companions.
We are looking for a hardworking, motivated and values-driven Gardens & Facilities Operative to help maintain and enhance our beautiful grounds and facilities. This is a physically demanding role that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards.
If you are the type of person who notices the details others miss, enjoys a varied hands-on role, and is always looking for ways to improve things, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
This role is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and continuous improvement of our gardens, grounds and external facilities. You will work both independently and alongside colleagues to ensure every area reflects the high standards expected of Dignity.
No two days are the same. One day you may be planting new shrubs and maintaining flower beds, the next you may be carrying out minor repairs, maintaining equipment, preparing for seasonal projects or supporting the wider team with grounds-related activities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Maintaining gardens, lawns, flower beds, shrubs and woodland areas
- Planting, pruning, watering and caring for a wide variety of plants
- Identifying and managing weeds, pests and plant health issues
- Mowing, edging and maintaining lawns to a high standard
- Clearing litter, debris and fallen branches from the grounds
- Operating and maintaining gardening machinery and equipment safely
- Carrying out basic DIY and facilities maintenance tasks
- Undertaking minor repairs to fences, pathways, sheds and garden structures
- Supporting with internment preparation in gardens and woodland areas
- Replacing damaged markers and maintaining memorial areas
- Assisting with seasonal projects and improvements across the site
- Gritting pathways and maintaining safe access during winter months
- Actively contributing ideas that improve the appearance, efficiency and functionality of our grounds and facilities
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- Previous gardening, grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
- Good knowledge of plants, weeds, lawn care and garden maintenance
- Basic DIY and maintenance skills
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work throughout the day
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Reliable, organised and self-motivated
- Flexible to work additional hours when business needs require
Desirable
- Experience operating a range of gardening and grounds maintenance equipment
- Knowledge of landscaping and garden design
- Experience maintaining outdoor facilities or estate grounds
- Basic understanding of pest control and plant health management
Our Values Matter
We are not just looking for someone to maintain our grounds—we are looking for someone who genuinely lives and breathes our values.
You will be someone who:
- Cares deeply about the experience of our families and colleagues
- Does the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Keeps promises and takes ownership of their work
- Gives their best for everyone, every day
- Supports others and contributes positively to the team
- Continuously looks for better ways of doing things and brings ideas to the table
- Takes pride in creating an environment that reflects the quality and care Dignity is known for
Why Join Us?
Working at Dignity is more than just a job. You will be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference to families during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work in beautiful, peaceful surroundings
- Make a visible difference through your work every day
- Contribute ideas and improvements that shape our environment
- Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation
- Develop your skills across gardening, grounds maintenance and facilities management
If you are hardworking, take pride in your work and share our values, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What stood out about this position which has made you apply?
Work Location: In person
