Grave Digging Operative

Cemetery Grave Digging Operative - 42 hours per week Mon-Fri + On-call rota for weekend standby works 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). To liaise with all clients, stakeholders and other cemetery representatives as part of the burial process To be responsible for planning and managing work time/loads around burial requirements. To operate a variety of plant and machinery as required, including mini-excavators, ride-on-mowers, compact tractors, sweepers etc. To drive company vehicles, tow trailers, and undertake all duties relevant to their proper and safe use. Experience: Experience in the use of mini excavators within confined environments - preferableExperience in towing trailers up to 3.5TExperience and knowledge of undertaking a wide range of general Streetcare dutiesExperience and knowledge of operating a wide range of streetcare associated plant and machinery (AandI) Qualifications Full driving licence (>3.5t)Accredited certification in the use ..... full job details .....