Gravedigger / Gardener Gravesend, England
Job description
Job summary:
Responsible to the Senior Cemeteries & Grounds Maintenance Operative for all matters relating to the day-to-day operation including preparation and maintenance of graves and maintenance of grounds.
Job Activities:
General Activities and Responsibilities
- Carry out general grounds and horticultural maintenance including maintaining flower beds and any wildflower areas, grass & hedge cutting, in both Gravesend and Northfleet Cemeteries
- Excavate and backfill graves to a maximum depth of 10 feet using appropriate plant or by hand as required.
- Prepare and dress the grave ready for burial.
- Assist at grave side as necessary.
- Ensure that the Cemeteries are maintained in a safe condition at all times, particularly with regard to grave excavations and recommend improvements as necessary.
- Undertake grounds and building maintenance works in the Cemetery grounds which are not undertaken by contractors or the Councils DSO.
- Assist in the preparation of landscape improvement schemes in the Cemetery grounds implementing and maintaining such schemes where appropriate.
- Maintain and prepare public accessed buildings (toilets and chapel) where other personnel provision is not available.
- Assist in the preparation of plant and vehicle requirements ensuring safe and efficient utilisation of machinery at all times and arranging for repairs as necessary.
General
2.16 To carry out such other duties as may be required of you, commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility, as directed by management.
2.17 A commitment and contribution to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy is an essential requirement of the post
2.18 The post holder will carry out all duties and activities having regard to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and in accordance with any instructions from senior members of staff under that Act or any Council or Departmental Codes of Practice or Procedures.
2.19 The post holder will comply with Statute and Council Policy in all respects.
2.20 An awareness and commitment to section 17 which places a statutory duty on police and local authorities to work in partnership to reduce crime and promote community safety. It is also required that community safety is to be a thread running through all functions of the LA
2.21 A commitment to excellent customer service and the values of the Council
In return we offer you:
Holiday entitlement
A generous holiday entitlement, plus paid bank holidays.
Training
In-house and external training including non-qualification, Continued Personal Development (CPD), NVQ and other qualification training.
Employee Assistance Programme
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free and confidential support service, offering you unlimited access to advice and information as well as coaching and counselling where appropriate.
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the service is there to help you manage all of life's events and support you through the challenges. Their expert advisers are there to help, whenever you need them. Support on the telephone, online and face to face.
Pensions
A very secure pension scheme which both you and we pay into. More information can be found on the Local Government Pension Scheme website.
Occupational health
An on-site Occupational Health Advisor. We have an occupational health service provided by East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust. The service is delivered by a team of health professionals who specialise in occupational medicine and deal with the relationship between your work and your health. Occupational Health also works with us to resolve any issues in the workplace and also to ensure that well-being at work is maintained.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Mary Bobby on 01474 337490.
Our Organisation-
Centrally located in the Thames Gateway, Gravesham Borough Council provides a range of services to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England.
Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
Gravesham Borough Council is committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement
Gravesham Borough Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,258.00-£21,189.00 per year
Benefits:
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/06/2023
Reference ID: GREC2575LS
