Cemetery Operative

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Cemetery Operative to join Wigan Council on an initial 6-8 week temporary contract to start ASAP.

Duties will include:

• 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

This role is covering all 9 cemeteries across the borough, therefore a full UK Drivers Licence is preferable.

Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest.