Job Description

Thrive Bolton are looking for a Cemetery Driving Operative to join the team of a local council.

The Role will include the below duties:

• Keeping roads, pathways and open spaces clear from debris/litter /leaves.
• Empty litter bins
• Undertake ground maintenance duties including lawns, & verges, shrub & flower bed maintenance, shrub bed pruning, strimming, hedge cutting, edging off
• Usage of grass cutting equipment, mowers, blowers, strimmer's
• Safely operate plant & equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of graves for burials, including excavations and support with hand tools and mechanical digger assistant.
• Backfilling and aftercare of graves, including topping up and routine maintenance.
• Dealing with public enquiries and complaints from the public in a sympathetic manner.
• Checking headstones for damage and lay down those that are unsafe.
• Completion of worksheets
• Winter gritting footpath areas
• Driving duties associated with the role.

Must hold a full driving licence and be flexible to the needs of the service.

The hours are Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:00

Please apply with your up to date CV. Interviews will be held the start of February.