Cemetery Operative required to work with the Belfast City Council based in Ballygowan Road, Belfast. This position offers full-time employment for three months on a temporary basis with the possibility of an extension based on job performance. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 3pm with an hourly rate of £13.91. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties involved in cremations and burials in accordance with recognised Codes of Practice. The main tasks will include: To excavate graves by operating tools such as shovels, mechanical excavator, water pumps and Kango hammers Lowering coffin carefully into ground and finishing grave by filling gap and placing wreath Undertake any construction labouring tasks on site Applying chemical pest control methods to protect graves Carry out necessary checks before cremation on identification and to supervise the correct placing of the coffin Ensure safe operation and routine maintenance of cremators and auxiliary equipment such as fans, smoke indicators, rescuing machine and catafalque To clean and tidy cremator room, chapel, waiting room, Book of Remembrance Room and maintain floral displays Check the daily list of services and ensure that the chapel is prepared according to the type of service that will be conducted What We Need From You: Previous experience completing commercial horticulture work At least one year experience dealing with members of the public What We Will Offer You: Weekly pay Opportunity to work in the public sector The Next Steps: Contact Kayleigh Edgar in our Belfast office Apply via the link First Choice is an equal opportunities employer