Apprentice Cemetery/Horticulture Technician

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

West Bromwich

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is offering a two-year apprenticeship in the crematorium and cemeteries environment. You will perform grave digging, assist with gardening and grounds maintenance, and use grass cutting machinery, working across multiple sites.

This fixed-term role develops practical horticultural skills and a Level 2 qualification, with training in plant and machinery operation. Applicants must be at least 18, have GCSE English and Maths, and show empathy in sensitive

Qualifications

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Physical fitness
Flexible attitude
Able to prioritise
Able to work outdoors
Follow instructions
Interest in Horticulture
Good attendance record
Show sympathy & empathy

Responsibilities

Perform grave digging tasks and all relevant training
Assist with horticultural duties, all aspects of grounds maintenance and grass cutting
Help with general gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, shrub pruning, herbaceous borders and rose beds etc.
Utilise associative plant / machinery and grass cutting machinery
Assist with external cleaning duties - such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the crematorium, cemeteries and other open spaces
Work across multiple sites within Sandwell including various cemeteries

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Prioritisation

Outdoor work

Following instructions

Interest in horticulture

Attendance

Sympathy

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Sandwell Council's crematorium / cemeteries environment in a technical post where you will undertake duties associated with grave digging, gardening and grounds maintenance and other horticultural work. Would suit someone of a sympathetic disposition who can show empathy in sensitive situations.

About the Employer

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council's apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell's Values and Behaviours on the council's webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

What You'll Do

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, as operating certain machinery in the crematoria requires specific licenses.

Job duties will include:

Perform grave digging tasks and all relevant training
Assist with horticultural duties, all aspects of grounds maintenance and grass cutting
To help with general gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, shrub pruning, herbaceous borders and rose beds etc.
Utilise associative plant / machinery and grass cutting machinery
Assist with external cleaning duties - such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc.
To help maintain the cleanliness of the crematorium, cemeteries and other open spaces
To work flexibly and across the following: Sandwell Valley Crematorium, Rowley Regis Crematorium and Cemetery, Canalside Cemetery, Fallings Heath Cemetery, Heath Lane Cemetery, Oldbury Cemetery, Tipton Cemetery, Thimblemill Cemetery, Uplands Cemetery and Wood Green Cemetery

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship is a fixed term 24 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 2 Horticulture Operative qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Skills Required