Assistant Cemetery Operatives

Service Care Solutions is looking for an Assistant Cemetery Operatives to work for a local authority in the area of Wigan on the full time basis.

The main 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

A Full UK Driving License is required for this role.Working hours will be: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm For more information about this position please contact Hona on 01772 208967 or email hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk