Grounds Operative ref 1541470

Essential Employment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Grounds Operative in Taunton to support the maintenance of crematorium grounds and churchyards. This role involves a variety of tasks such as mowing, pruning, and hedging, which require a respectful approach. Candidates should be reliable and sensitive to the needs of bereaved individuals visiting the site. A full-time temporary contract is available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance at the crematorium.
• Complete various tasks including mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Maintain respect and sensitivity due to the nature of the environment.

Skills

Strimming

Grass cutting

Weeding

Pruning

Sensitivity

Job description

Grounds Operative needed in Taunton, £12.65ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1541470

To carry out grounds maintenance duties in the Taunton crematorium and active churchyards.

Duties include:

1. Strimming and commercial grass cutting
2. Commercial mowing of lawns and grass displays
3. Hand weeding and cultivating flower beds
4. Weeding and trimming of shrub beds
5. Hedge trimming of hedges and topiary
6. Watering of flower beds as required
7. Formal planting of beds and shrub beds
8. Pruning of rose beds
9. Clearance of leaves and detritus in crematorium grounds
10. Other duties suitable to the role

The crematorium grounds are visited by bereaved individuals and host several funerals daily. The candidate must be respectful and sensitive when working in these grounds at all times.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested, please apply on our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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