Grounds Maintenance Worker

Grounds/Shapton/CG_1774352641

Salary Package: Up to £13.68 per hour
Location: Southampton, England
Consultant: Claire Graham
Posted: 24/03/2026

Description:

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 licence

Essential 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 companies

If 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.