Cemetery Maintenance Operative

Cemetery Maintenance Operative

Permanent

Grade A - £24,796 - £26,824

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are looking for a Cemetery Maintenance Operative to join our bereavement services team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that makes a real difference to the people and communities we serve. You will provide a range of maintenance services to the city's cemeteries and crematoria, ensuring they are safe and respectful places for the bereaved to visit.

What you’ll do

• Emptying refuse and dog waste bins and transferring collections to the bulk collection facility
• Removing and disposing of floral displays and memorial items where appropriate
• Clearing and maintaining paths and other hard-standing areas, including winter duties
• Identifying and carrying out ground levelling, seeding and turfing
• Unlocking and locking cemetery and crematoria sites in line with seasonal opening hours, including weekends
• Completing general repairs and maintenance tasks appropriate to the grade
• Maintaining accurate records such as worksheets, timesheets and vehicle checklists
• Identifying, logging and reporting safety hazards and issues affecting site appearance
• Working flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, to meet service needs
• Following all Council policies and procedures, including Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
• Carrying out other duties commensurate with the role as required by Team Leaders or senior management
• Travel between sites, sometimes at short notice

What you’ll need

• A full driving license for transportation and maintenance duties
• Ability to work independently and as part of team 
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleague, supervisors and members of the public in a respectful manner 
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• To possess physical stamina and be able to lift heavy objects
• Able to follow safety procedures for equipment and have an awareness of health and safety requirements
• To be comfortable completing basic paperwork with accuracy
• To assist visitors / service users being sensitive to the needs of people that are bereaved or distressed 
• A commitment to equality, diversity and customer-focused services

 

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached 

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team email: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Job Description and Person Specification

 

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to