Cemetery Operative

Cemetery Operative
Full Time – 37 hours per week 
Salary: Grade 5 £26,824 – £28,142 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Cemetery Operative person to join the Council’s Parks Team.

The successful applicant will be expected to assist in delivering the grounds maintenance of the Council’s Cemetery and related open spaces on a day-to-day basis

The applicant should be a skilled Gardener, enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible and have experience of working within a team. The job will also include the carrying out of grave digging duties including the use of the mechanical digger. Training will be provided where necessary for burial work.

Good communication and customer service skills are also important aspects of the role.

The role will require working outdoors in all weather conditions.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, Life Assurance Scheme, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.