Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Cemetery Groundsman in Birmingham Location: Birmingham B38 9BQ Pay rate: £12 The standard working week is 36.5 hours to be worked over any 5 days from 7. Start and finish times will vary between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 in line with local rota arrangements which will be determined according to local need A current driving licence is required DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Location, preparation, shoring and excavation of graves for a set day and time. Preparation of excavated graves for interment to include provision of artificial grass mats, lower ropes, stretchers etc. Backfilling of graves after interment and tidying of immediate area. Responsible for the unlocking/locking of cemetery gates as instructed. All issues regarding cemetery security must be reported to the Cemetery Foreperson or Bereavement Officer Driving and operation of the following vehicles:Van/Car Tractor, Mini Tractor and Trailer Dumper Excavator Roadsweeper To assist service users and visitors to cemeteries as necessary, being sensitive to the needs of people that are bereaved or distressed. To lead on funeral services, oversee interments and conduct scattering and interment of cremated remains, and to provide a full range of crematorium attendant duties as requiredINDLS