Job Title: Bereavement Services Operative
Location: Vinters Park, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5LG
Pay Rate:
PAYE: £11.53 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £14.65 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per weekStart Date: 24th Feb
End Date: Ongoing
Purpose of the Job:
To assist with gardening and grounds maintenance at the Crematorium and Cemetery to ensure they are maintained to the highest possible standard, offering a tranquil and beautiful environment for bereaved families and friends. You will also undertake grave preparation for funerals and assist as a Sexton during some of these services.
Main Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Work within the 63 acres of ground space at Maidstone Cemetery and 16 acres at Vinters Park Crematorium, including graves, gates, boundaries, pathways, Chapel, and ancillary buildings.
Carry out physically demanding and manual work outside in all weather conditions.
Prepare graves to specific widths and depths as detailed by Bereavement Services Officers.
Work to agreed schedules, ensuring the site remains tranquil and well-maintained.
Handle memorials with care and assist in the upkeep of living memorials such as shrubs, roses, and trees.
Open/close gates at the cemetery as needed.
Communicate with colleagues, managers, and the public in a clear and professional manner.
Ensure the safety and security of all equipment and facilities.
Display good customer service skills, interacting compassionately with bereaved families.
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