Cemetery Operative - 45694

Location : Edgware
Salary : £19K - £23K doe
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 45694

Purpose of Job:                 

  • To assist the Operations Manager with high-quality maintenance and care of the Cemetery
  • To assist the Operations Manager in the delivery of graveside services including excavation and back-filling of graves with diplomacy, empathy and understanding during contact with the bereaved and with the public in general.

 

  Role Specific Responsibilities

  • To assist in, and complete the excavation of graves, including the preparation of the grave for burial and back-filling, using manual and mechanical excavation equipment as required.
  • To prepare graves for memorial consecrations.
  • To complete grounds maintenance operations including planting, pruning, weeding, spraying, grass cutting, hedge cutting, clearing litter and refuse, and landscaping.
  • To provide other grounds maintenance operations as required including memorial stone cleaning and renovations for which full training will be provided.
  • Drive a range of vehicles/plant as required and maintain in accordance with manufacturers schedules.
  • In addition to the usual range of tools and equipment, the use of powered tools, hedge cutters, generators, mechanical water pumps and light plant is required.
  • To maintain garage and container storage facilities in an orderly, satisfactory condition.
  • To undertake all mandatory training determined appropriate by the Operations Manager and Cemetery Director.
  • To give advice and direction to members of the public when appropriate, positively promoting the services delivered.
  • To provide a visible presence, preventing and reporting facility misuse.
  • To ensure that all work is performed in a safe and timely manner

Flexibility

  • The post holder may be required to provide other duties to support the requirements of the Operations Manager. These will be consistent with the post and grade.
  • To carry out duties outdoors exposed to all weather conditions, including changes of temperature, wind, rain and snow etc. in accordance with cemetery guidelines.
  • Work hours will be required to be varied to attend to scheduled and unscheduled work demands.

Communication

  • The post holder is required to communicate effectively with staff, funeral directors, contractors, stone masons and site visitors. They are required to accurately receive, act upon and report information.
  • The post holder must also communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public including the bereaved in an honest and sensitive manner.

Additional Information

  • It is the responsibility of the post holder to attend all meetings as and when required.
  • The post holder must adhere to the dress code. Cemetery uniform & PPE is provided.
  • To attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager and an annual appraisal.
  • Be aware of the Fire Procedure and understand the correct action to be taken in the event of a fire.
  • Staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • It is the responsibility of the post holder to read and adhere to the policies and procedures.
  • It is a requirement of the post holder to maintain confidentiality.
  • This job description is subject to alteration in response to changes in legislation or operational procedures.

 

Please quote 45694 when speaking with one of our consultants.

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