Job description

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• This temporary role supports the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of cemetery grounds and associated areas.

• The Cemetery Operative will assist with routine grounds maintenance tasks and ensure that the cemetery remains a safe, dignified, and respectful environment for visitors.

• The role is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Carry out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and seasonal planting.

• Prepare burial plots and assist with interments, following health and safety procedures.

• Maintain pathways, memorial areas, and communal spaces to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

• Use horticultural machinery and equipment such as strimmers, mowers, and hedge cutters safely and effectively.

• Assist with gritting and snow clearing duties during adverse weather conditions.

• Carry out minor repair works, and basic maintenance as required.

• Report any hazards, damage, or issues to supervisors promptly.

• Ensure all duties are conducted with sensitivity and respect for the public and the nature of the environment.

• Follow all health and safety regulations and internal procedures while on site.

• Liaise courteously with members of the public when required.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural work is desirable.

• Ability to use a range of hand tools and powered garden machinery.

• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.

• Good awareness of health and safety practices in a public-facing environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Experience of working in sensitive environments such as cemeteries or memorial grounds is an advantage.

• A respectful, discreet, and compassionate approach to dealing with the public.

Additional Information:

• Working hours may vary and include early starts.

• A short phone interview will be conducted to confirm responsibilities and answer questions.

Cemetery Operative

Job description

Karina Nazarenko