Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.*

Grounds Maintenance Operative / Tractor Driver / Gardener / Grave Digger

• Based at Frankby Cemetery
• 12 month fixed-term contract
• 36 hours per week

About the Role:

We are looking for a GMO Operative to join the grave digging team based at Frankby Cemetery, who undertake all burial duties and grounds maintenance for this site to include a full range of burial duties and grounds maintenance operations, to help provide an excellent service for local people.  You will help implement the Wirral Parks Standard, which will involve working with staff, Friends Groups, service-users and external organisations.

About the Candidate:

Ideally, you will have experience in the operations of locating, digging and preparing a grave for funeral and the required backfilling after the burial. You will also have experience of grounds maintenance operations including the use of handheld, pedestrian and ride on grass cutting equipment.

A full current driving licence is required to carry out this role.

As well as being able to carry out a full range of cemetery duties, it would be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:

• Use of grave mechanical excavating equipment and/or dumper
• Arboriculture (including the use of chippers)
• PA1/PA2 Pesticide Certificate Trailer licence

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Ian Roberts, General Manager Central, on 0151 678 3555.

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

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