Cemetery Grounds & Memorials Technician

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker based at Henley Road Cemetery in Reading. Responsibilities include grave digging, grounds maintenance, and assisting with memorials. Candidates should have experience with grounds equipment and good communication skills. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays. A supportive environment with a competitive salary and benefits is offered, including generous holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site day nursery

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of using a range of grounds based equipment such as strimmer’s and mowers.
• Experience working within a cemetery environment or open spaces.
• Experience of dealing with the public face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties involved with digging graves and grounds maintenance.
• Assist with memorial safety checks and cremation duties.
• Manage traffic for large funerals.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

Strimmer

Lawn Mower

Job description

A local government organization is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker based at Henley Road Cemetery in Reading. Responsibilities include grave digging, grounds maintenance, and assisting with memorials. Candidates should have experience with grounds equipment and good communication skills. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays. A supportive environment with a competitive salary and benefits is offered, including generous holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme.