Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium
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Join us as a Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium on a full-time, permanent basis to help make a meaningful difference. Located on the borders of Bracknell and Wokingham, we have been serving our community with care and respect for over 50 years. The provisional start date for the successful candidate will be in April 2026About you...
We are looking for an organised and motivated Groundsperson to join our small and caring team. In this role, you will appreciate the importance of compassion and sensitivity, helping us provide a respectful and comforting environment for those who are grieving. You will ideally have experience working within the grounds of a cemetery or crematorium and possess strong knowledge of rose care, pruning, planting, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, litter picking and the use and maintenance of ride-on mowers and other tools, machinery and equipment. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in ensuring the cemetery and crematorium grounds are maintained to the highest standards, creating a peaceful and respectful environment for visitors. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, committed and brings excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit.About the team...
We are a small, close-knit team united by one core ethos: supporting each other and our partners in delivering funeral services and memorials with care and respect.
Working at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium can be deeply fulfilling, as it gives you the opportunity to provide compassionate support to families during their most difficult times, helping create a sense of peace and closure.
For us, great customer service means more than following best practices like valuing people’s time, maintaining a positive attitude and offering knowledgeable guidance. We strive to go beyond expectations, providing a level of care and attention that truly makes a difference.
Key responsibilities...
As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for:
- cutting grass, hedges and shrubs
- plant management, care and maintenance including weed spraying
- border care and maintenance, including digging and planting
- general ground management including sweeping, pressure washing and litter picking
- watering and management of beds and baskets
A full list of the job responsibilities can be found in the job description.
Our benefits...
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- A tranquil office location within the crematorium grounds.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Jamie Simpson, Operations Manager on 01344 420314.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.