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

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Landican Cemetery as a Grounds Maintenance Operative. This role plays a key part in ensuring that Landican and Heswall Cemeteries grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for bereaved families, visitors, and funeral services.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks across Landican Cemetery & Crematorium and Heswall Cemetery using appropriate vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment safely.
• When required assist in grave preparation, setting out, and excavation, supporting interments and assisting at funerals where required.
• Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, trees, pathways, memorial sections, and cemetery grounds to agreed standards.
• Conduct site inspections (where applicable) and assist with general site upkeep.
• Provide polite, professional interaction with Funeral Directors, bereaved families, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate work records and follow all site procedures.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety requirements and cemetery regulations.

About the candidate:

We would like to hear from you if you have the following:

• Practical skills and experience in grounds, horticultural, or cemetery maintenance.
• Ability to use grounds maintenance machinery and tools safely and effectively.
• A reliable, flexible approach to working outdoors in all weather.
• Sensitivity and professionalism when working around funerals and bereaved families.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices and willingness to follow cemetery rules and procedures
• Full driving Licence

If your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.

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

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