Skilled Cemeteries Operative

Skilled Cemeteries Operative
Permanent, Full Time
Scale 5  £30,033 - £32,421 pa

We are currently seeking interest from candidates able to work within a team and assist the Council in the sensitive service delivery within the Borough’s cemeteries.

The Burial and maintenance service returned to an in-house provision in 2018 and to build on its continued success we require good people within the team to assist in service delivery.

The primary function of the role is to provide safe, sympathetic and presentable burial space within cemetery grounds, in line with legislation, Health and Safety, best practice and service user requirements.

The service operates throughout all seasons, weather conditions and is physically demanding.

Ideally candidates will have previous experience in the role, however we are willing to consider someone with experience in industries such as cemetery services, the construction industry including landscape gardening/horticulture.

You will be provided with specialised training covering all aspects of burial provision ensuring you have the underpinning and technical knowledge to perform your role
The basic working week is 36 hours but as part of providing the highest levels of care for the bereaved, you hours will need to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the service; some overtime may also be available.

Usual hours are 8am - 4:15pm = Monday - Friday.
You will be required to work 1 bank holiday a year and 1 weekend in every 6.

You will need to:

- Hold a current, valid driving licence up to and including 3.5 tonne. 
- Have experience working in the cemetery service or a related service.
- Have experience in the operation of tipper vehicles and/or mechanical diggers.
- Be physically able to undertake lifting and handling of heavy and unstable or weighty items.
- Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact James Dormer on 07356178011 for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.

Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers