Cemetery Operative 2

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Bereavement Services are looking for a Cemetery Operatives (Grade 5) to join our Grave digging team.

Bereavement Services are responsible for the maintenance and care of the Boroughs 22 cemeteries and 15 closed churchyards.

These posts requires applicants to have extensive experience excavating graves and to be able to work outside in all weathers and be flexible in their approach to work.

The excavation of graves is a sensitive job and applicants will need to demonstrate an awareness of their surroundings along with a compassionate and caring nature.

Duties will involve the safe excavation of graves throughout the councils 22 cemeteries using a mini digger. You will also be required to dig graves by hand.

Physical fitness is a key feature of this post as you will be expected to carry equipment to the grave side as well as excavate graves by hand if necessary.

An NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent along with a full driving license (B + E) is required.

Applicants who do not have this level of qualification and a trailer license will not be considered for this post.