RQ1759688 – Grass Cutter

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.