Cemetery Operative

Cemetery Operative needed in Birmingham, £12.60ph PAYE

• Reference: 464101 Required to work at any of the city’s cemeteries or crematoria; to work as part of a team to provide a high quality service to the bereaved and associated agencies.

To excavate, backfill and prepare graves for interment and to perform other associated duties as required to include grounds maintenance tasks and crematoria attendant duties.

Duties & Responsibilities a) Location, preparation, shoring and excavation of graves for a set day and time.

Preparation of excavated graves for interment to include provision of artificial grass mats, lower ropes, stretchers etc.

Back filling of graves after interment and tidying of immediate area. b) To perform ground maintenance tasks not included in the grounds maintenance contract as detailed in the document ‘Non-Contracted Cemetery Grounds Maintenance’. c) Responsible for the unlocking/locking of cemetery gates as instructed.

All issues regarding cemetery security must be reported to the Cemetery Foreperson or Bereavement Officer. d) Driving and operation of the following vehicles:
Van/Car Tractor, Mini Tractor and Trailer Dumper Excavator Road sweeper This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

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