Cemetery Operative

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Cemetery Operative for a temporary 2-month contract in Pontypool. The role involves day-to-day grounds maintenance focusing on safety, dignity, and respect for visitors. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance, good physical fitness, and a compassionate approach. This role offers varied working hours, including early starts, and requires diligence in maintaining a clean and presentable environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural work.
• Ability to use a range of hand tools and powered garden machinery.
• Physically fit and capable of outdoor manual work in all weather.
• Good awareness of health and safety in a public environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in sensitive environments like cemeteries is an advantage.
• Respectful and compassionate approach to public interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Prepare burial plots and assist with interments.
• Maintain pathways and memorial areas to high cleanliness standards.
• Use horticultural equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with gritting and snow clearing during adverse conditions.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Promptly report hazards and issues to supervisors.
• Ensure duties are performed with sensitivity and respect.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Ability to use hand tools

Physical fitness for outdoor work

Health and safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Compassionate public interaction

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

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2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• This temporary role supports the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of cemetery grounds and associated areas.

• The Cemetery Operative will assist with routine grounds maintenance tasks and ensure that the cemetery remains a safe, dignified, and respectful environment for visitors.

• The role is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Carry out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and seasonal planting.

• Prepare burial plots and assist with interments, following health and safety procedures.

• Maintain pathways, memorial areas, and communal spaces to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

• Use horticultural machinery and equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and hedge cutters safely and effectively.

• Assist with gritting and snow clearing duties during adverse weather conditions.

• Carry out minor repair works, and basic maintenance as required.

• Report any hazards, damage, or issues to supervisors promptly.

• Ensure all duties are conducted with sensitivity and respect for the public and the nature of the environment.

• Follow all health and safety regulations and internal procedures while on site.

• Liaise courteously with members of the public when required.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural work is desirable.

• Ability to use a range of hand tools and powered garden machinery.

• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.

• Good awareness of health and safety practices in a public-facing environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Experience of working in sensitive environments such as cemeteries or memorial grounds is an advantage.

• A respectful, discreet, and compassionate approach to dealing with the public.

Additional Information:

• Working hours may vary and include early starts.

• A short phone interview will be conducted to confirm responsibilities and answer questions.

Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• This temporary role supports the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of cemetery grounds and associated areas.
• The Cemetery Operative will assist with routine grounds maintenance tasks and ensure that the cemetery remains a safe, dignified, and respectful environment for visitors.
• The role is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Carry out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and seasonal planting.
• Prepare burial plots and assist with interments, following health and safety procedures.
• Maintain pathways, memorial areas, and communal spaces to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
• Use horticultural machinery and equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and hedge cutters safely and effectively.
• Assist with gritting and snow clearing duties during adverse weather conditions.
• Carry out minor repair works, and basic maintenance as required.
• Report any hazards, damage, or issues to supervisors promptly.
• Ensure all duties are conducted with sensitivity and respect for the public and the nature of the environment.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and internal procedures while on site.
• Liaise courteously with members of the public when required.
Skills/Experience: • Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural work is desirable.
• Ability to use a range of hand tools and powered garden machinery.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices in a public-facing environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience of working in sensitive environments such as cemeteries or memorial grounds is an advantage.
• A respectful, discreet, and compassionate approach to dealing with the public.
Additional Information: • Working hours may vary and include early starts.
• A short phone interview will be conducted to confirm responsibilities and answer questions.


Requirements
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural work is desirable. • Ability to use a range of hand tools and powered garden machinery. • Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. • Good awareness of health and safety practices in a public-facing environment. • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. • Experience of working in sensitive environments such as cemeteries or memorial grounds is an advantage. • A respectful, discreet, and compassionate approach to dealing with the public.