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Assistant Cemetery Operatives

Employer: Reed
Salary: £12.18 per hour, inc benefits
Date Added: 25/03/2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for four Assistant Cemetery Operatives at Wigan Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 2 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Wigan Council are looking for four Assistant Cemetery Operatives, to cover 9 cemeteries across the borough of Wigan. Assisting other members of staff, to complete all tasks required at the cemetery.

What are your responsibilities?

  • To 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

     

  • Empowered to carry out maintenance to achieve expected presentation in all cemetery grounds including lift and level procedures to maintain a level ground

     

  • 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

     

  • 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.

What skills do you Need?

  • Ideally to have Assistant Cemetery Operative experience.
  • Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
  • Must be physically fit and health, as there will be lots of lifting and working outside.
  • Must be an excellent team worker.
  • You will be working across 9 different cemeteries within the borough, so would be beneficial to have a full uk driving licence and access to a vehicle to get to all locations easily.
  • Some Admin experience may also be required for the role

Next Steps:

To receive a full job description please apply below or email your CV to

Application Deadline: 25/04/2024
Contract Type: Temporary
Submitted Applications: 0

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