Seasonal Grounds Operative
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,185 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 0000025907 |
Summary
Directorate: Public Health Protection and Wellbeing
Section: Bereavement Care Service
Location: Carmount side Cemetery & Crematorium
Grade: Level 4
Salary: £25,185 - £26,403
Hours: 37 – Full Time
This is a temporary post for up to 6 months.
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
The Bereavement Care Service is looking to recruit eight dedicated individuals to join the grounds maintenance team for the Summer.
Applicants should ideally have experience in horticultural work although training will be given on site.
They must be fit and healthy and able to work in all weathers.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Section: Bereavement Care Service
Location: Carmount side Cemetery & Crematorium
Grade: Level 4
Salary: £25,185 - £26,403
Hours: 37 – Full Time
This is a temporary post for up to 6 months.
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
The Bereavement Care Service is looking to recruit eight dedicated individuals to join the grounds maintenance team for the Summer.
Applicants should ideally have experience in horticultural work although training will be given on site.
They must be fit and healthy and able to work in all weathers.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.