CEMETERY GROUNDS OPERATIVE

Hull City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in the East Midlands is seeking a cemetery and crematorium grounds operative for 16 hours per week. The role involves general maintenance work, including cultivating rose and shrub beds, removing debris, and pruning plants. Ideal candidates should have experience in horticultural maintenance and demonstrate the ability to maintain the grounds effectively. This position is essential for the upkeep of local cemetery facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance work related to horticulture.
• Ability to perform pruning and maintenance of rose and shrub beds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks on rose/shrub beds.
• Remove litter, weeds, and debris.
• Trim bed edges and cut grass.

Job description

Hull City Council is looking for a cemetery and crematorium grounds operative to cover 16 hours per week to perform general maintenance work on rose/shrub beds, including cultivation, removal of litter, weeds, debris, and trimming back of bed edges and grass cutting duties. Perform pruning of roses/shrubs removing all dead, broken and deceased branches cutting back to outside buds to encourage plants to produce a good crop of flowering buds.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Brigden, Environmental Manager on 01482 612 774 or [e-mail]

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.

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