Cemetery Grounds & Digging Operative

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Cooper's Bank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Bereavement Services is recruiting for a cemetery operative to carry out gravedigging across the borough's cemeteries and related duties. The role may involve working across the multiple sites in all weathers and on a rota for weekends and bank holidays to support the out of hours burial service.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence allowing them to drive up to 7.5 tonnes and tow a trailer.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with ability to drive up to 7.5 tonne vehicle.
• Ability to tow a trailer.
• Experience with mechanical digger (360 excavators) desirable.
• Able to carry out physical tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.
• Able to relate sensitively to the bereaved.

Responsibilities

• Carry out gravedigging and associated duties across borough cemeteries in all weathers.
• Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota to support out of hours burial service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Digger experience

Physical fitness

Good communication

Sensitivity to bereaved

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Bereavement Services is recruiting for a cemetery operative to carry out gravedigging across the borough's cemeteries and related duties. The role may involve working across the multiple sites in all weathers and on a rota for weekends and bank holidays to support the out of hours burial service.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence allowing them to drive up to 7.5 tonnes and tow a trailer.