The Crematorium and Memorial Group
Casual Grounds Person
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Casual Grounds Person
Casual Groundsperson
Location: Surrey & Sussex Crematorium Job Type: 0-Hour Contract Salary: £13.12 per hour
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating beautifully maintained outdoor spaces that offer peace, dignity, and reflection? We are seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join our team at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, where you will play a vital role in maintaining our crematorium grounds and memorial areas to the highest standards.
At CMG, we believe our grounds should provide a serene and respectful environment for families to reflect and remember. As a Groundsperson, you will help maintain these meaningful spaces with care, ensuring a dignified and welcoming setting for all visitors.
The Role
As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for ensuring the crematorium grounds, gardens, and memorial areas are maintained to a high standard. You will work as part of a team, delivering exceptional care and presentation across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out seasonal gardening and landscaping, including:
- Mowing
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Planting
- Hedge cutting
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of:
- Paths
- Lawns
- Memorial plots
- Landscaped areas
- Conduct routine checks and light maintenance of grounds equipment
- Support with:
- Leaf clearance
- Snow and ice control
- Seasonal planting displays
- Maintain memorial areas with care and attention to detail
- Assist families with basic memorial enquiries when required
- Work collaboratively with the site team, supporting other duties as needed
- Follow health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment
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About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, or outdoor maintenance.
- Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-presented environment.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively.
- Understands the sensitivity of working in a memorial setting.
- Has a driving licence (desirable).
What We Offer
- A role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families
- Full training and ongoing support
- Company pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right role for you and you’re ready to bring care and professionalism to an essential service, please apply. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will guide you through the next steps.
About Us
We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
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Now we are building the UK’s leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate:
- Farewill, the country’s largest will writer, and one of the UK’s top probate providers, supporting families before, during, and after funerals.
Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. We are here to help, whenever you need.
FCA Statement
We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
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We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. We would therefore recommend an early application.
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