Cemetery Grave Digging Operative Ilkeston Full-Time | Early Finish Fridays Thorn Baker are recruiting for a Cemetery Grave Digging Operative to work with a local council’s Green Spaces team based in Ilkeston. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with groundworks experience who is comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and can approach sensitive situations with professionalism and respect. Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 Friday: 07:30 – 12:30 Pay: Weeks 0–12: £12.71 per hour Weeks 13–52: £13.26 per hour Weeks 52: £13.47 per hour Duties include: Digging and preparing graves to required standards Operating a 360 mini excavator Backfilling and reinstating ground after services Maintaining safe and tidy work areas Supporting burial services respectfully What we’re looking for: Experience in grave digging or similar groundworks 360 excavator certification/competence Physically fit and comfortable with manual outdoor work Able to work in muddy and challenging conditions Reliable, punctual, and emotionally resilient What you’ll get: Ongoing, full-time work Early finish every Friday Opportunity for long-term placement Apply now with your CV or contact Dan @ Thorn Baker on for more information. NID02