Job Details
Client: Coventry City Council
Location: Jackson Road, Holbrook Cemetery / Council House – Ground Floor
Pay: £13.05 per hour PAYE
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm, Friday 8:00am–3:30pm – 37 hours a week
Break: 30-minute unpaid lunch
Contract: Ongoing
Main Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking to help keep Holbrook Cemetery clean, safe and well maintained. You’ll carry out general grounds maintenance and horticultural work, ensuring the site is presented to a high standard for visitors and families.
A Typical Day
- Cutting grass using pedestrian and ride-on mowers
- Strimming around headstones, trees, fences and other obstacles
- Trimming hedges, shrubs and small trees
- Weeding, planting and general gardening duties
- Cleaning paths, roads and public areas
- Carrying out general cemetery maintenance
- Assisting with funeral and ceremonial arrangements when required
- Using and maintaining grounds maintenance machinery safely
- Reporting any hazards, defects or issues
- Carrying out seasonal duties such as gritting and snow clearance
Skills & Responsibilities
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture
- Confident using mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and blowers
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
- Take pride in maintaining clean, safe and attractive public spaces
This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, working as part of a team and maintaining high standards.
Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@carringtonblake.com.
