At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful grounds and provide exceptional care at various crematorium sites.
- Company: Join a leading independent crematoria operator in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, 24 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible team environment with opportunities for personal development and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference every day while enjoying travel and creativity in your role.
- Qualifications: Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
40 hours per week
From £27,500 - £28,500 per annum + Salary uplifts with specific training + Company performance bonus + Benefits
Test Valley Crematorium (Base site) + travel to support at other sites including, New Forest Crematorium (New Milton), Wessex Vale Crematorium (Hedge End), Arun Crematorium (Yapton). Travel time will be factored into your usual working day hours. 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 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. You will be based at our beautiful Test Valley Crematorium; however, this is a field orientated role where you will also be required to travel to different sites in the division including New Forest Crematorium (New Milton), Wessex Vale Crematorium (Hedge End), Arun Crematorium (Yapton). If you enjoy travelling, seeing new places and meeting different people then you will enjoy the variety of this role.
We are one of the largest independent operators of crematoria in the UK, supported by almost 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 making 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:
- Company 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
Divisional Gardener / Groundsperson in Hampshire employer: Westerleigh Group
Westerleigh Crematorium offers a unique opportunity for an FP&A Manager to join a values-driven organisation that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a supportive work culture, hybrid working arrangements, and a commitment to meaningful work, employees can thrive while making a real impact in the community. The company provides extensive benefits, including a performance bonus, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing training, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to grow.
