Assistant Cemetery Operatives

• Be accountable for the preparation, presentation and backfilling of graves in line with policy and procedures by using appropriate plant and equipment
• Take pride in all you do to present all cemeteries grounds to a high standard including grass cutting, hedge cutting, weed killing, planting, bin emptying, litter/leaf collection, floral tribute management and site security
• Be empowered to carry out maintenance to achieve expected presentation in all cemetery grounds including lift and level procedures to maintain a level ground
• Be accountable for compliance with all relevant legislation and with local rules and regulations
• Assist the Cemeteries Team Leader in planning new memorialisation, locating graves by using plans and electronic information and to manage floral tributes
• Carry out burials, burial/scattering of cremated remains and exhumations with dignity and sensitivity to families dealing with bereavement
• Be courageous in the enforcement of memorial rules and regulations and be open to new ways of working
• Remove/re-fix grave kerbstones, headstones and concrete foundations as required and in line with approved procedures
• Be accountable to undertake site inspection including headstones management, record results and report defects or any health & safety issues
• Be available to cover for other colleagues in the service including crematorium and office duties

Service Care Solutions