UK Jobs With Visa Sponsorship 2026 – Cemetery Driver Operative in Liverpool

UK Jobs With Visa Sponsorship 2026 – Cemetery Driver Operative in Liverpool

Introduction to the Position

Position title: Cemetery Driver Operative (UK Jobs With Visa Sponsorship )

A few words about us:

Liverpool is a city of active, lively and involved communities. People who really take ownership of their local region and are passionate about making our city a better place. We have high ambitions and we want people that are motivated, energetic and committed to providing the very best for our communities. Public service has never been more vital, and this post is a great opportunity to make a difference to our communities by changing the way we work and putting our inhabitants at the heart of everything we do.”

Working with Liverpool City Council is an opportunity to give back to your city and make a difference to the lives of inhabitants. Our beliefs guide how we work to provide public services, and how we interact with the residents we serve. Our public services are here to achieve the best outcomes for local residents.

Our vibrant city, known around the world for its vibrant culture, where you’ll find affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone – we’re proud of our city!

We are looking to recruit a Cemetery Driver Operative to join our Greenspaces Team.

Your main role as part of the Cemetery Driver Operative within the Greenspaces Service will be required to support the interment process, facilitating the excavation, burial & back-filling of burial plots in addition to covering other day-to-day tasks associated with the service area

Follow Grave Digging Instructions (GDI’s) precisely to identify correct plots and work in a time-sensitive manner.

You will be needed to drive & operate a range of vehicles, small plant, machinery and hand tools to complete your duties, always working in accordance with relevant legislation, council policies, procedures, RAMS & Tool Box Talks

You will need to be able to perform safely, proactively and accurately to provide optimum value for our customers

You will be required to operate in an outdoor area all year round to demonstrate the physical demands of the function

To be considered for this employment, you will need a full UK driving licence (category B) and awareness of the health and safety regulations for the job. You will require the ability to operate within a team and have good verbal and written communication abilities.

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The service employs a 3-person rota for weekend standby arrangements and you will need to commit to this 1 in 4/5 weekends to be considered for the role. A further daily payment of £44.67 will be provided for days on standby, plus any necessary overtime payment.

We provide you with:

• At least 27 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – opportunity to buy additional days
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where adaptability is the rule, not the exception.
• Part of Local Government Pension Scheme – opportunity to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression – chances for development through a broad spectrum of high-quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing – includes Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time — a salary sacrifice car leasing plan
• Family-friendly policies with more leave
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Employee Volunteer Program.
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at midnight

Shortlisting date: W/C 5 October 2026

Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026

Interview type: Face-to-face

We may close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, we are unable to accept any applications, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy to allow you to submit another application. We strongly recommend that you apply well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any additional information or an informal chat, please email Gary.williams10@liverpool.gov.uk . Watch our recruiting film and learn what it’s like to work at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council aims to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we believe in selecting applicants based on skills, experience, credentials and ability. As part of our commitment, we offer an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who match the minimum essential criteria for the post.

If you require any reasonable adaptations in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or extra time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

We advertise on Jobs Go Public and other websites, but you will applythrough our Tribepad system. Please take note that all correspondence in relation to your application for this role will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite for an interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails often, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notices. Make sure to fill in your whole Profile, Work & Education history on Tribepad.

Right to work in the UK will be checked at a later date in the selection process. All candidates must currently have the right to work in the UK or meet Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship before starting work. If you need sponsorship, check the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before you apply.

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