Grounds Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NELC400000430 |
Summary
What will your day look like?
As a Grounds Maintenance Technician for bereavement services, you will spend your day in the cemeteries undertaking a variety of tasks. You’ll begin at 7:30am by unlocking the buildings and preparing the vehicles and equipment for your day ahead. Throughout the day you will use various machinery to maintain the site and ensure the 100+ acres of grounds are looking as best as possible. You will prepared graves and excavate them ready to attend funerals, and also regularly answer queries and show members of the public to specific graves and memorials.
Who are we looking for?
You are committed to working as part of a small team in a sensitive area. You love to work outside in all weathers and are keen to learn new skills. You have experience in a front line customer service role and want to make a difference to the community.
Why join us?
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Bereavement Services are a small, welcoming team who work tirelessly for the benefit of bereaved families, to ensure they supported with guidance and options during difficult times. By joining this service you will know that your work can make all the difference to people in the community, and their deceased loved ones.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Intress-Franklin
Email: Daniel.intressfranklin@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: 26th January 2026
We aim to interview candidates: Thursday 5th February 2026
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