Cemetery Burials & Grounds Technician

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Gravedigger at Mortonhall Crematorium. This full-time role involves carrying out burial operations as part of a funeral service, performing exhumation duties when required, and maintaining cemetery locations to meet required standards.

We offer a supportive team, a salary within the listed range, and a 36-hour week across 52 weeks. The council values equality and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our workforce.

Responsibilities

• Carry out burials operations as part of a funeral service provision.
• Carry out duties involved in the process of exhumation.
• Maintain cemetery locations including landscaping and grounds maintenance duties to ensure locations are kept at required cemetery standards.
• The postholder will be responsible for filling out statuary paperwork.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Gravedigger at Mortonhall Crematorium. This full-time role involves carrying out burial operations as part of a funeral service, performing exhumation duties when required, and maintaining cemetery locations to meet required standards.

We offer a supportive team, a salary within the listed range, and a 36-hour week across 52 weeks. The council values equality and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our workforce.