Environmental Maintenance Worker Level 2 - [Cemeteries and Parks]

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Knowsley is seeking an Environmental Maintenance Worker Level 2 for grounds maintenance and burial plot preparation in cemeteries and parks. The ideal candidate will have experience operating grave digging machinery, strong communication skills, and a commitment to health and safety. A salary of £28,598-31,022 per year is offered. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and cemetery plot preparation.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations when communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver burial plot preparation and grounds maintenance.
• Handle and operate grave digging machinery.
• Communicate effectively with the public and funeral directors.

Skills

Grave digging machinery operation

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

Cemetery Operative Training Scheme certification

Job description

Environmental Maintenance Worker Level 2 - Cemeteries and Parks

Knowsley Council
Knowsley, Merseyside
£28,598-31,022 per year
Permanent
Full-time

Posted: 1 hour ago

Application Deadline: 02/11/2025 at 23:59
Reference: CVP 0438

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success.

Responsibilities

• Are you passionate about taking pride in your work to deliver burial plot preparation and grounds maintenance at cemetery grounds and various sites, including parks?
• Do you have the skills and experience to handle and operate grave digging machinery with relevant certification (Cemetery Operative Training Scheme accreditation) and follow Health and Safety requirements when assessing risk and undertaking your work?
• Do you enjoy communicating with people including members of the public, funeral directors and administrative staff and can handle sensitive situations?

If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role. At Knowsley Council we welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Steve Jones, Telephone: [phone].

Interviews to be held:

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Friday, 14 November 2025

Knowsley Council

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