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Gravedigger
Closing date: 16 July 2026
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Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a part time gravedigger to our Bereavement Services team.
Working alongside the Cemeteries Team in the 4 cemeteries of Chesterfield (Boythorpe, Brimington, Staveley and Spital), we need a reliable and hard-working individual to perform varied duties including the careful operation of mowing machines, powered hand tools, and plant such as strimmer’s.
You must be able to deal tactfully and sympathetically with bereaved people and have the upmost consideration for the environment in which you are working, and you must be able to work as part of a team and on your own with the ability to use your own initiative and work to deadlines.
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Requirements
The successful candidate must have an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and should have at least 2 years experience of working in cemeteries and/or grounds maintenance. Some training can be provided.
This role involves regular manual labour and outdoor work. The successful applicant must be able to safely perform physically demanding tasks, including digging graves by hand, operating grounds maintenance machinery, manual handling, and standing, walking, and working on their feet for extended periods.
It is essential that the successful candidate holds a full driving licence.
Working Hours
This vacancy is 18 hours and 30 minutes per week and times and days of working are not set until the candidate is fully qualified and capable of performing their duties.
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Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Diane Truelove, Bereavement Services Officer, via email at diane.truelove@chesterfield.gov.uk. Please refer to the attached job description, and to apply, follow the instructions below.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to HRJobs@chesterfield.gov.uk, no later than the closing date below.
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Closing date: 16 July 2026
Provisional interview date: 24 July 2026
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