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Burial Services Operative

4 months ago


Shetland, United Kingdom Shetland Islands Council Full time

Advertisement Details

The Burial Services Operative is responsible as part of a team to the Burial Services Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor (as appropriate) in the delivery of a high quality service to carry out the preparation and digging of graves, interment, grass cutting and a variety of burial ground maintenance work. 

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is F/G This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2, per annum Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gremista, Lerwick.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Yvonne Scott - Burial Services Officer - Contact on: or Email:

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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