Cemetery Operative
Posted 08/04/2024 by Belmont Recruitment
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.
- Type:
- Contract, Temporary
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 6-8 weeks
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- Job Reference:
- CP/0804Wigan
- Job ID:
- 221434146
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