Streetcare Operative

Aragon Direct Services (a trading name of Peterborough Limited) are looking for Streetcare Machine Operator (Grave digging) to work as part of their Streetcare team based in Peterborough.

**Working pattern is Monday - Friday - 42 hours per week plus on-call weekend rota**
- To form part of the Streetcare team undertaking all aspects of cemetery work (including grave digging duties) along with all other streetcare duties as requested, including grass cutting, strimming, shrub/hedge cutting, landscaping, planting, weeding, litter picking, bin emptying etc across a wide range of sites in Peterborough.
- To be responsible for the safe preparation, digging and management of grave sites, through both manual and machine excavation in line with our client’s requirements and instructions.
- To ensure all graves are excavated safely, following industry good practice with the use of appropriate shoring equipment, as per instructed date and time instructions.
- To ensure all graves are correctly reinstated following burials, and topped up as required/requested.
- To be required to be on standby and call-out on rota outside normal working hours (weekends and BH) - paid for in addition to salary
- To liaise with members of the public, other team members, managers and sub-contractors in a professional and courteous manner.
- To ensure high standards of quality, health and safety and customer satisfaction are delivered at all times.
- To drive company vehicles ‘and undertake all duties relevant to their proper and safe use.
- To undertake streetcare maintenance inc grounds maintenance (grass cutting, shrub/hedge cutting, planting, litter picking etc) of public open spaces, cemeteries, parks and highways.
- To undertake all other grounds maintenance and street cleansing duties as requested.
- To safely use powered hand tools and light plant in addition to the usual range of hand tools and equipment.

**What are we looking for?**
- Driving licence up to 3.5 tonne **(E), **Driving licence up to 7.5 tonne **(D)**:

- Accredited certification in the use of mini excavators **(E), **Experience in the use of mini excavators **(E)**:

- Practical knowledge and qualification in the use of mini diggers, and their safe use in conjunction with good practice. **(E)**:

- Experience in the use of shoring systems as part of the safe dig process **(D)**:

- Experience in working within sensitive work areas **(D)**:

- Experience in towing trailers up to 3.5T **(D)**

**As part of the Induction process all applicants will undergo a drug and alcohol test**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,239.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,239.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person