Cemetery Grounds staff/Grave Digger

Join our team as a Grounds Team Operative/Grave Digger and be a vital part of our client's organisation in the grounds maintenance industry. This is a temporary full-time role, offering an hourly rate of £17.04. You will be responsible for a range of duties including excavating graves and cremation plots, assisting with burials and exhumations, and maintaining the cemeteries to our high standards.

Why join us:

• Convenient location in Croydon, London, just a short walk from Therapia Lane tram station.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contributions.
• Gain valuable experience in the grounds maintenance industry.
• Opportunity to work outdoors and enjoy a range of weather conditions.
• Chance to participate in a programme of events, including some out-of-hours and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excavating graves and carrying out burials.
• Assisting with exhumations and the reclamation of graves.
• Providing general maintenance of the cemeteries.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and codes of practise.
• Developing and improving service delivery to all service users.

Key Requirements:

• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive larger vehicles with trailers.
• Willingness to operate various excavators or be trained to do so.
• Flexibility to work in different locations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to follow written instructions.

Essential Qualifications:

• Possession of or willingness to undertake training in the Institute of Cemeteries and Crematorium Management (ICCM); Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS) or equivalent.

Essential Experience:

• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience driving larger vehicles such as vans, small lorries, and tractors.
• Experience operating excavators.
• Experience in manual labour and/or horticultural tasks.
• Experience working in close contact with the public, ideally in a cemetery or crematorium environment.

If you are a motivated and reliable individual with a passion for grounds maintenance, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our client's team and make a difference in providing exceptional service to our customers.

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