Job Ref: 212936884

Date: 2020-12-22 17:16:22

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Cemetery Grounds Operative – Our vision is to be recognised by families and partners as the leading cemetery and ceremonial service provider in the UK, changing the face of the industry in which we operate. We, therefore, promise to provide a personalised service in a unique and caring environment for all our families and we are looking for an exceptional Cemetery Grounds Operative to join our team, based at Chiltern Park, Beaconsfield.

Our Job Opportunity:

If you are looking for a role that will offer you variety, the opportunity to meet people, and an amazing location to work in, we have got the job for you. As a Cemetery Grounds Operative, you will work as part of the team to implement the site management plan and to provide a safe and appealing woodland environment for a meaningful and enhanced customer experience.

To be a successful Cemetery Grounds Operative in this varied role, you will need to have:

A good standard of customer care and the ability to promote the highest standard of professionalism
The ability to work under pressure and maintain personal deadlines in line with the delivery of projects, such as for key events, seasonal planting, coppicing, creation of prestige areas
Genuine enthusiasm, sensitivity, and compassion for working with people during a very difficult time
The ability to complete all duties relating to grounds maintenance, to include: digging of graves, transportation to local crematoria, ash interments and ash scatterings
To be able to work with the Service Team to assist with building set up for services and events
Complete tree maintenance: felling, coppicing, pruning & chipping
Ensure all landscaping is completed, including planting, grass cutting, bracken control
Maintenance of buildings, facilities, equipment, site furniture etc
Perform a number of administration duties: controlling stocks of materials and products required for the grounds, digging tickets and other admin duties
Ensuring all company procedures regarding H&S, risk assessments, first aid, safety procedures, safe storage of equipment, company property, security and the welfare for others are maintained at all times 
Full driving licence

This is a part-time permanent role working 22.5 hours per week on a flexible working pattern. In return, we are offering a salary of £21,000- £23,000 pro-rata depending on experience, other benefits include:

Enhanced Pension 6% EE & 3% ER
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Healthcare Plan
Company Sick Pay
Bicycle to Work Scheme
Annual Flu Jab Voucher

If you feel you have the relevant skills and empathy to be part of a business whose purpose is to change the face of the industry in the UK, come and work with us. Please apply by forwarding an up to date CV and Covering Letter, including your email address and telephone number, as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: groundwork, maintenance, landscaper, planting, tree management, arborist, agriculture, gardener, park keeper, plants, grounds management, grounds person

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