Chargehand Gardener & Gravedigger - Cemeteries

Argyll and Bute Council; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Gardener/Gravedigger Chargehand in Lochgilphead to lead a small team within the cemeteries unit. You will oversee burials, manage records and restore fallen memorials, while maintaining grounds and bedding displays.

The role supports the council's commitment to high-quality public spaces and community care, offering a competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in cemetery or burial maintenance.
• Leadership experience supervising small teams.
• Accurate record keeping for burials and memorials.
• Ability to maintain bedding and shrub displays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gardeners and gravediggers within the cemeteries unit.
• Oversee burial operations and memorial restoration as required.
• Maintain grounds, bedding displays and surrounding areas.
• Keep and update burial and memorial records.

Skills

Team leadership

Burial duties

Record keeping

Horticultural maintenance

Job description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Gardener/Gravedigger Chargehand in Lochgilphead to lead a small team within the cemeteries unit. You will oversee burials, manage records and restore fallen memorials, while maintaining grounds and bedding displays.

The role supports the council's commitment to high-quality public spaces and community care, offering a competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and flexible working arrangements where possible.