Operative 3

We are looking for a grounds maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance team, covering sites across East Cornwall. You will be responsible for the maintenance of Cornwall Council cemeteries including undertaking burials, grass cutting, trimming hedges, weeding shrub beds, and maintaining closed churchyards. The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience in amenity horticulture and a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.

The role of Burials Operative will include :

• To comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and company policies, including carrying out point of work risk assessments
• Ensure electronic paperwork is correct and submitted on time.
• Assist in all aspects of the burials process. To include excavation of the grave, prepare the grave on the day of the burial and to back-fill following the service.
• Assist with the general maintenance of the burial grounds to include litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, and weed control.
• A genuine interest in horticulture and assist in the continuing development of Cornwall Council’s wildflower project across its sites.
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessments, manufacturer’s guidance and company policy.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks.

Skills and experiences :

For more information please click on the attached Role Profile

Our offer to you

Salary :   £,

Working Hours :

Contract Type :   Permanent

Base :   Torpoint, Cornwall

Closing Date :   Midnight Wednesday st January

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes :

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and / or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.