General operative Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Cemetery Operative
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
8d
Yard Operative
SUEZ —Taunton
- £33,703.16 a year
- Full-time
6d
Grounds Operative (Wellington)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Outlook
- Driving
- Annual leave
Driller / Polisher / Production operative
Patternforme LTD —Taunton
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Assembly
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Office Administrator (Part-time)
Organic Herb Trading —Taunton
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Grounds Maintenance Operative - Taunton
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Taunton
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
14d
Maintenance Operative
Voyage Care —Norton Fitzwarren
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
Property Maintenance Operative
Total Property Care —Taunton
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Plumbing
Quick apply
Sales Coordinator
Organic Herb Trading —Taunton
- £25,528.10 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
9d
Operative - 152335
Ringway —Taunton
- Monday to Friday
Highways Maintenance Operative
Kier Group —Wellington
- From £27,976 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
14d
Operative - 152607
Ringway —Taunton
- Monday to Friday
Multi-Trade Operative
Sanctuary Group —Taunton
- £35,579 - £37,452 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d Traffic Management Operative
Ramudden Global UK —Somerton
- Overtime
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
PTS operatives
J Carney Construction —Bridgwater
- From £23 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Maintenance
- Driving
Quick apply
Trainee Gas Engineer
Wales & West Utilities —Weston-super-Mare
- £30,633 - £33,992 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Site & Hot Tub Maintenance
Windmill Retreat —Bridgwater
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Warehouse Operative Nights
GXO Logistics —Cullompton
- £30,724.59 a year
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Irrigation Installation Engineers
OCMIS —Martock
- Maintenance
- Driving
Abattoir Operative
ABP UK —Langport
- Full-time
Quick apply

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Cemetery Operative

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

£25,185 - £25,989 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Heavy lifting
Landscape maintenance
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Hand tools
Horticulture
Time management

Full job description

Date: 3 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 24 June 2026

Salary: Grade 14 - ranging from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum

Join us in caring for Somerset’s communities and the spaces that matter most to them, helping to create places of dignity, respect and remembrance for families and visitors.

As a Cemetery Operative, you’ll help maintain Somerset Council’s cemetery grounds as safe and respectful places for remembrance, supporting burial services and caring for families during sensitive times as part of a supportive community‑focused team.

Role Summary

The purpose of the Cemetery Operative role is to ensure cemetery grounds are maintained to a high standard while supporting burial services with professionalism, care and respect. The role makes a meaningful difference by helping provide safe, dignified and welcoming environments for visitors and bereaved families during difficult moments. Through maintaining grounds, preparing graves and upholding council standards, the role contributes directly to Somerset Council’s commitment to respectful service delivery, community wellbeing and high‑quality public spaces.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Carry out ground’s maintenance duties including grass cutting, edging, planting, weeding and seasonal tasks in line with agreed schedules
Prepare, excavate, backfill and level graves in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines
Support burial services by working with funeral directors and families to ensure ceremonies are conducted smoothly and respectfully
Maintain cemetery pathways, memorial areas and perimeter spaces, removing litter and ensuring sites remain safe and presentable
Operate and maintain grounds and mechanical equipment, reporting faults and supporting servicing arrangements
Adhere to health and safety regulations and handling tools, equipment and materials appropriately
Interact respectfully and empathetically with bereaved families and visitors, offering support and answering enquiries as required
Uphold the dignity, sanctity and professional standards of the cemetery environment
Undertake other general maintenance duties when required, particularly when weather conditions affect normal duties

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

Strong organisational and time management skills / Attention to detail and capability of delivering high quality workmanship.
The ability to perform manual labour tasks (including heavy lifting) outdoors in various weather conditions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Basic computer literacy/experience of Microsoft Office.
Good communications skills and sensitivity to the needs of grieving families.

Desirable

Basic knowledge of horticulture, turf management and landscape maintenance techniques.
Experience of operating equipment such as pedestrian mowers, ride on mowers, strimmer’s and hand tools.
Experience of operating a mini excavator and 1 tonne dumper or the ability to train.

Any Additional Information

25 day’s annual leave (additional to bank holidays).
Hours – Full time - 37 hours
This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact John Henry Ranger, Head of Bereavement Services by emailing [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

Job ref: 942 / DT

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