Grounds Maintenance Operative - Temporary - Southampton

Monday to Friday - 8:00-16:30 - £13.68ph

Wild Recruitment are seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives to help maintain cemeteries and crematorium grounds to a high standard.

This is a temporary agency role, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, can handle sensitive environments, and enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.

You'll play a key part in keeping our cemeteries and crematorium grounds safe, tidy, and welcoming for visitors.

About the Role

Carrying out routine ground's maintenance across cemeteries and crematorium sites
Grass cutting, leaf clearing, litter picking, and emptying bins
Using hand tools, pedestrian mowers, and ride‑on machinery (training provided if needed)
Cleaning chapels, toilets, and mess rooms
Reporting defects or issues promptly
Assisting visitors with basic enquiries in a professional and sympathetic manner
Travelling between sites when required so you will need a full UK driving licenceEssential Skills & Experience

Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance (e.g., grass cutting)
Ability to operate pedestrian and ride‑on machinery for grounds work
Comfortable dealing with the public, including bereaved or distressed visitors
Professional, calm, and respectful communication
Awareness of Health & Safety risks in cemetery environments
Understanding of equality and respectful behaviour in the workplace Benefits of Working with Wild Recruitment:

Access to Hundreds of discounts on retail, online shopping, cinemas, and more
National gym discounts and mobile phone savings
24/7 access to an NHS GP through a "click to call" service.
Weekly pay
Opportunity to work with large, well-established companiesIf you are interested in being a Grounds Maintenance worker, then please apply now as there are only limited spaces available!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job