Job vacancy details
Gravedigger/Cemetery Operative
| Employer | London Borough of Waltham Forest | Environment & Regeneration | Reference | 50027722/ENV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Mon 23/01/2012 10:15 AM | Closing Date | Fri 24/02/2012 23:30 PM |
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 36 per week |
| Salary | £17,484 - £18,582 per annum | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Chingford Mount Cemetery, Old Church Road, Chingford, London E4 6ST | ||
The Cemeteries Section based at Chingford Mount Cemetery, Old Church Road, Chingford, E4 6ST is looking for a full-time gravedigger/cemetery operative.
Your main role will be supporting the cemeteries section at both of the borough cemeteries. You will undertake a range of grave digging and grounds maintenance tasks. You should have a customer focussed approach ideally experience of working in similar surroundings and be able to work to deadlines. You will be part of a team and will need to be flexible and adaptable, have good communication skills and be experienced in the use of machinery manual working including hand digging of graves. You should also have experience with dealing with members of the public and be sympathetic to their needs.
Interview date: 20 March 2012
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.
The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan:
• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all.
Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: cemetery, gravedigger, operative
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Customer Services, Community, Environmental Health
- Location: Waltham Forest
