* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Location: Thornton Garden of Rest
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week + 4 hours overtime
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 07/02/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: 1234/25/302991
Ranger 3 – Cemetery Operative (Gravedigging Team)
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Sefton Council to appoint a 36-hour permanent cemetery operative role for grave digging and maintenance in our cemeteries team.
The role sits in the Burials and Cremations Service, within In House Operational Services based in Thornton Cemetery.
As part of the team in this role, you will be responsible for site maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, litter picking, pruning, memorial maintenance, and seasonal maintenance throughout the year. You will ensure that all grave digging work is undertaken to the highest standards in line with Sefton Council policies and the job description related to this role. As a Cemetery Operative, you will monitor site safety, report any issues for immediate resolution, and assist with burials when required by the service.
This role also includes a requirement for basic machinery maintenance.
The Cemetery undertakes circa 600 burials per annum and provides a high-quality service to the bereaved.
This is an exciting time to join the burials and cremations service at Sefton as the service is now on a journey to become more digitally friendly and provide a more modern funeral service to the people of Sefton and surrounding areas.
The closing date is: 07/02/2025
Provisional Interview Date: 17/02/2025
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us; our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations. We are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert). Please fully complete the online application form.
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