Cemetery Technician

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Class 1 Personnel Full time

Job descrption: General manual labour of the cemetries which involves tidying the areas and keeping clean, grass cutting and tending to the flowerbeds Candidates successful will be either working at Grove Park Cemetery or Hither Green Cemetery - Lewisham Borough

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1. Assist with excavation of a grave ensuring that the grave is dug in the correct position, verifying grave and plot numbers;

2. Install and remove grave shoring equipment;

3. Ensure timbers, webs, and matting are in place;

4. Back-fill graves, reinstating the area and placing floral tributes on the grave;

5. Ensure floral tributes are removed after 10 days and that graves are topped-up and level;

6. Ensure shoring, grass matting, and boards are removed from the plot following a funeral and the area left tidy;

7. Assist the cemeteries supervisor with the testing of memorials;

8. Remove and/or replace memorials as required.

9. Undertake horticultural and laboring duties within the cemeteries and crematorium including:

- Maintenance of rose beds, flower beds, and shrub areas;
- Grass cutting, edge trimming, turfing, strimming, sweeping, and raking;
- Hedge cutting;
- Application of herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers;
- General maintenance and upkeep of the grounds.

10. Carry out daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance to equipment and tools, including topping up fluids when required to ensure smooth running and use;

11. Undertake all duties with due regard to the Health and Safety of yourself, colleagues, members of the public, and other visitors;

12. Undertake all duties with due regard to the cemeteries and crematorium environment;

13. Deal sensitively and sympathetically with members of the public, funeral directors, and ministers of religion.

INDWH #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Contract Technician

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Dutton Recruitment Full time

    Dutton Recruitment are seeking a Contract Technician for work with a local authority, based in Enfield.Working in the Environment and Communities department, under the responsibility of the Director - Parks, Leisure, and Culture. It provides Enfield with the operational capacity to manage the Council's blue and green assets. The Parks, Open Spaces and...

  • Contract Technician

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Dutton Recruitment Full time

    Dutton Recruitment are seeking a Contract Technician for work with a local authority, based in Enfield.Working in the Environment and Communities department, under the responsibility of the Director - Parks, Leisure, and Culture. It provides Enfield with the operational capacity to manage the Council's blue and green assets. The Parks, Open Spaces and...

  • Parks Technician

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Deekay Technical Recruitment Full time

    £18.95ph 3-6 Months            The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough. We are looking for a Contract Technician to join the team, with a practical eye for managing our infrastructure assets. They will spend...

  • Parks Technician

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Deekay Technical Recruitment Full time

    £18.95ph 3-6 Months            The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough. We are looking for a Contract Technician to join the team, with a practical eye for managing our infrastructure assets. They will spend...

  • Contract Technician

    1 week ago

    London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

    3 months contract with a local authorityJob Summary:·         The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough’ blue and green assets. This responsibility includes both capital and revenue works, and compliance in...

  • Contract Technician

    2 days ago

    London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

    3 months contract with a local authorityJob Summary:·         The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough’ blue and green assets. This responsibility includes both capital and revenue works, and compliance in...

  • Contract Technician

    1 week ago

    London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

    Job Description3 months contract with a local authorityJob Summary:·         The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough’ blue and green assets. This responsibility includes both capital and revenue works, and...

  • Contract Technician

    2 days ago

    London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

    Job Description3 months contract with a local authorityJob Summary:·         The Play and Parks Infrastructure team within the Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries service is responsible for managing all aspects of play and infrastructure within the borough’ blue and green assets. This responsibility includes both capital and revenue works, and...

  • Mortuary Technician-Band 6

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom IMC Locums Full time

    IMC Locums are currently recruiting for a band 6 Mortuary Technician to work across multiple sites apart one of our NHS clients in North London. About the role: This is an on going Locum contract The hours are 8-4, with a half hour lunch No core hours will be required Skills: • To establish and maintain good working relationships with staff within...