Cemeteries Groundskeeper & Grave Care Specialist

Argyll & Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council seeks a Gardener/Gravedigger to cover the Cowal area. The role includes burial duties, grave preparation and grounds maintenance across cemeteries, with a focus on health and safety and a positive work environment.

Experience in Horticulture or Burial Operations is essential. The post is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with a range of employee benefits including pension, generous leave and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience in Horticulture, Burial Operations, Landscaping or Grounds Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake burial duties including location, preparation and digging of graves, with shoring and shuttering as required.
• Maintain cemetery grounds and grass areas: grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, clearing leaves and litter.
• Clean toilets and ensure general upkeep of grounds across the Cowal area.

Skills

Gardening

Gravedigging

Horticulture

Job description

Argyll and Bute Council seeks a Gardener/Gravedigger to cover the Cowal area. The role includes burial duties, grave preparation and grounds maintenance across cemeteries, with a focus on health and safety and a positive work environment.

Experience in Horticulture or Burial Operations is essential. The post is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with a range of employee benefits including pension, generous leave and flexible working where possible.