Thanet District Council Bereavement Service is looking for a motivated Cemetery Operative with a background in grounds maintenance provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for high standards of grounds maintenance in our cemeteries. Working with a small team, duties will include grave excavation, preparation and backfilling and general grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting, hedge management and tree work A full driving licence would be advantageous but not essential, as would experience in a similar position and competency in the use of gardening machinery. Thanet is a great place to live and work Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too. All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work, makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead. For an informal discussion please contact Roy Gowton, Cemeteries Team Leader, on 01843 577333 or Roy.Gowtonthanet.gov.uk