Cemetery Operative

Full Job Description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Cemetery Operative to join Wigan Council on an initial 6-8 week temporary contract to start ASAP.

Duties will include:

* Be accountable for the preparation, presentation and backfilling of graves in line with policy and procedures by using appropriate plant and equipment

* Take pride in all you do to present all cemeteries grounds to a high standard including grass cutting, hedge cutting, weed killing, planting, bin emptying, litter/leaf collection, floral tribute management and site security

* Be empowered to carry out maintenance to achieve expected presentation in all cemetery grounds including lift and level procedures to maintain a level ground

* Be accountable for compliance with all relevant legislation and with local rules and regulations

* Assist the Cemeteries Team Leader in planning new memorialisation, locating graves by using plans and electronic information and to manage floral tributes

* Carry out burials, burial/scattering of cremated remains and exhumations with dignity and sensitivity to families dealing with bereavement

* Be courageous in the enforcement of memorial rules and regulations and be open to new ways of working

* Remove/re-fix grave kerbstones, headstones and concrete foundations as required and in line with approved procedures

* Be accountable to undertake site inspection including headstones management, record results and report defects or any health & safety issues

* Be available to cover for other colleagues in the service including crematorium and office duties

This role is covering all 9 cemeteries across the borough, therefore a full UK Drivers Licence is preferable.

Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest