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Divisional Gardener / Groundsperson

40 hours per week

From £27,500 per annum + Salary uplifts with specific training + Site performance bonus + Benefits

Wessex Vale Crematorium (Base site) + travel to support at other sites including Arun, Test Valley, New Forest, with occasional travel to others.

Travel time will come from usual working day hours.

Occasional overnight stays (paid accommodation) may be required however this will be rare.

Company vehicle available for transporting machinery and tools to sites (works van). Mileage paid when using own vehicle.

Permanent role

Have you always wanted to use your experience as a Gardener / Groundsperson in a role where you can truly make a difference every day?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

You will be based at our beautiful Wessex Vale Crematorium however this is a field orientated role where you will also be required to travel to different sites in the division.

You will provide grounds support during holiday / sickness / busy times at these sites. Travel time will be factored into your normal hours of work so you will not need to spend extensive personal time commuting. We have a company van that can be used to transport tools / machinery.

If you enjoy travelling, seeing new places and meeting different people then you will enjoy the variety of this role.

We are the largest independent operator of crematoria in the UK, employing more than 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals and we are growing.

The role

Working at our crematorium grounds requires a level of care and respect not found in a generic job. We provide families with a sense of comfort that their loved ones are taken care of and a beautiful setting in which they have time to reflect.

As part of our busy site team, you will work closely with the Site Manager / Grounds Team Leader on the plan for the gardens at this site. You will also be able to use your creativity to shape this plan.

You will be responsible for all grounds maintenance activity including:

• Seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance including lawn cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, hedge cutting, litter picking, watering, weeding, pruning and planting schemes
• Spraying
• Memorial fixing
• Assisting with interments / preparation of burial plots if required
• General upkeep of our grounds
• Undertake daily machinery checks and record operator hours
• Emptying of grounds bins and accumulated waste
• Clearing of all debris around the buildings and car-parks
• Health and Safety compliance

There is the opportunity for personal development and training on areas that you need to be upskilled in or have an interest in.

This role requires flexibility and pulling together as one team to support each other and provide the exceptional care and service that we are known for.

About you

• Previous experience in a role that involves gardening e.g.: Gardener, Groundsperson, Grounds Maintenance, horticulture etc.
• You will need to hold a full driving licence and own transport to be able to travel to other sites and operate some of the machinery we use (e.g. ride on mower). There will also be access to a company van to use to transport tools / machinery.
• Happy to travel to the different sites within the division. (Travel time will be factored into your normal hours of work).
• We are looking for someone who is a real team player with the desire to make a difference every day.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.

What We Offer

If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly make a difference every day to the families that we serve.

The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team.

In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Site performance bonus
• £500 salary increase (pro rata) if FBCA cremator training completed
• Additional £500 increase (pro rata) on completion of memorial fixing training
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Ongoing learning & development
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program
• Mindfulness App
• Free Cremation: Immediate family
• Mental Health Ambassadors
• Bereavement Leave
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Recognition scheme
• Free Flu jab
• Smart uniform and PPE provided
• Free parking