Cemetery Operative
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council —Basingstoke
- £28,867 - £29,916 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Hand tools
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Cemetery Operative

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council -
Basingstoke

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,867 - £29,916 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
Hand tools

Full job description

Cemetery Operative

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Cemetery Operative to join our team. This role involves carrying out cemetery work, including grave digging and general maintenance of Worting Road Cemetery, and other cemeteries within the borough. You will play a vital part in ensuring our cemeteries are maintained to the highest standards, providing a respectful and supportive service to the community.

Main Responsibilities

Undertake grave digging, grounds maintenance and landscaping using a variety of plant, machinery, and hand tools in line with quality standards and work instructions.
Complete memorial safety testing in accordance with the agreed five-year schedule and provide detailed reports to the Cemetery Manager.
Maintain good customer relationships and represent the council in a professional and compassionate manner.
Ensure council vehicles and equipment are checked, maintained, and operated in line with legislation and best practice.

Comply with all cemetery legislation, health and safety requirements, and council policies.

What we’re looking for

Good customer care skills with the ability to empathise in a respectful and sympathetic manner.
A good level of fitness and mobility to undertake manual handling duties in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate a range of hand tools and small plant equipment.
Certification to operate plant machinery (e.g., excavators and dumpers) and, for qualified operatives, safe use of chemicals in line with legislation.

Interested?

Apply now to join a team that takes pride in delivering a professional and compassionate service to our community.

What benefits do we offer?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
Free flu vaccination vouchers
Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is undertaking Local Government Reorganisation, transitioning from a two-tier structure to new unitary councils from April 2028. If you are employed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as of 1 April 2028, your role will transfer to one of the new organisations on your existing terms and conditions. This change is part of a wider move to support local devolution and strengthen powers within our communities. For further information please visit New Councils Decision

Appointment Type

Permanent Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Category

Environmental Services

Hours

37 (fixed hours)

Is this a hybrid working role?

Salary Min

£28,867

Salary Max

£29,916

Interview date

30/07/2026

Closing Date

20/07/2026

Ref No

966

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