Cemetery Grounds Technician - Outdoor, Heavy Machinery

Archdiocese of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local archdiocese is seeking a motivated Cemetery Operative to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining the cemetery grounds, including grass cutting and digging graves, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have previous experience in ground maintenance and heavy machinery operation. This is a physically demanding position requiring outdoor work in various weather conditions. Attractive benefits include a group personal pension scheme and annual leave of 20-25 days plus public holidays.

Benefits

Group personal pension scheme

Annual leave 20-25 days per annum

Public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in ground maintenance and heavy machinery operation is essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions is required.
• Need to follow health and safety guidelines and diocesan procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dig graves following established procedures.
• Maintain cemetery grounds including grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while performing duties.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Operating heavy machinery

Teamwork

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

Mechanical excavators

Dumper trucks

Powered hand tools

Job description

A local archdiocese is seeking a motivated Cemetery Operative to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining the cemetery grounds, including grass cutting and digging graves, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have previous experience in ground maintenance and heavy machinery operation. This is a physically demanding position requiring outdoor work in various weather conditions. Attractive benefits include a group personal pension scheme and annual leave of 20-25 days plus public holidays.