Cemetery Operative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Cemetery Operative to work across city cemeteries or crematoria. The role involves excavating, backfilling and preparing graves for interment, plus related grounds maintenance duties and crematoria attendant tasks.

Based at Kings Norton Cemetery, the position is full-time on a temporary contract and requires driving ability. You will work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality service to the bereaved and agencies.

Responsibilities

• a) Location, preparation, shoring and excavation of graves for a set day and time. Preparation of excavated graves for interment to include provision of artificial grass mats, lower ropes, stretchers etc. Backfilling of graves after interment and tidying of immediate area.
• b) To perform ground maintenance tasks not included in the grounds maintenance contract as detailed in the document ‘Non-Contracted Cemetery Grounds Maintenance’.
• c) Responsible for the unlocking/locking of cemetery gates as instructed. All issues regarding cemetery security must be reported to the Cemetery Foreperson or Bereavement Officer.
• d) Must be able to drive.
• This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis
• Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job description

Cemetery Operative needed in Birmingham, £13.45ph PAYE - Reference:476932

Based at Kings Norton Cemetery

Required to work at any of the city’s cemeteries or crematoria; to work as part of a team to provide a high quality service to the bereaved and associated agencies. To excavate, backfill and prepare graves for interment and to perform other associated duties as required to include grounds maintenance tasks and crematoria attendant duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

a) Location, preparation, shoring and excavation of graves for a set day and time. Preparation of excavated graves for interment to include provision of artificial grass mats, lower ropes, stretchers etc. Backfilling of graves after interment and tidying of immediate area.

b) To perform ground maintenance tasks not included in the grounds maintenance contract as detailed in the document ‘Non-Contracted Cemetery Grounds Maintenance’.

c) Responsible for the unlocking/locking of cemetery gates as instructed. All issues regarding cemetery security must be reported to the Cemetery Foreperson or Bereavement Officer.

d) Must be able to drive

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.