Cemetery Worker

Cemetery WorkerGrade 5 £29,064 - £32,061 (bar at £31,022) per annum pro rata + 6.7% flexibility paymentLocation: Blackley Cemetery and Crematorium, Victoria Ave, Manchester, M9 8PJWorking Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:00pm, including weekend working on a rota basisContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentClosing Date: 20th of July 2026.Bereavement Services deliver in the region of 3,000 burial and cremation services each year in the Councils five cemeteries and one crematorium. The Cemetery Worker role sits within the Infrastructure Team which provides cemetery and crematorium management and delivery of the burial and cremation services and grounds maintenance function for five cemeteries within Bereavement Services. We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Cemetery Worker to support the delivery of burial, cremation, grounds maintenance, horticultural, and memorial safety services across Manchester''s cemeteries and crematorium sites.This varied role involves preparing graves for burials, operating cremators, maintaining cemetery grounds, carrying out memorial safety inspections, and providing support during funeral and cremation services. The successful candidate will deliver a sensitive, professional, and customer-focused service to bereaved families, funeral directors, visitors, and other stakeholders.The role requires the safe operation of vehicles, machinery, and equipment including diggers, mowers, and power tools. Candidates must hold a full, clean driving licence ..... full job details .....