Gravedigger 3 - MOR12305

Moray Council; Buckie; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council in Buckie is recruiting Cemetery Operatives to undertake, individually or as part of a team, all duties involved in the burial of the dead. The role covers grounds maintenance, guiding the public, and operating basic plant and tools on site.

Candidates should have experience with mechanical excavators or be willing to train, a good grasp of health and safety, and strong communication. A full driving licence and the ability to work in all weather with heavy manual work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of mechanical excavator or willingness to undertake certified training.
• An awareness of Health & Safety.
• Numerate and literate as accurate record keeping is required.
• Willingness to undertake Cemetery Operatives Training Schemes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full current driving licence.
• Ability to communicate politely and with sensitivity to members of the public.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to carry out heavy manual work.
• Flexible attitude as some overtime working required.

Responsibilities

• To undertake, either individually or as part of a team, all duties involved in the burial of the dead.

Skills

Excavator experience

Health & Safety awareness

Numeracy & literacy

Cemetery training

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Full driving licence

Public communication

Weather resilience

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Powered hand tools

Plant operation

Excavator operation

Job description

To undertake, either individually or as part of a team, all duties involved in the burial of the dead.

Requirements

• Burial of the Dead
• Maintenance of the Grounds and their Surrounds
• Giving Directions to Members of the Public
• Use of Powered Hand Tools and Plant

The Individual

• Experience of mechanical excavator or willingness to undertake certified training
• An awareness of Health & Safety
• Numerate and literate as accurate record keeping is required
• Willingness to undertake Cemetery Operatives Training Schemes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full current driving licence
• Ability to communicate politely and with sensitivity to members of the public
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to carry out heavy manual work
• Flexible attitude as some overtime working required.

Starting salary £27,455

£14.27 per hour

37 Hours a week