Cemetery Gardener

Cemetery Gardener

Full-Time No working from home possible
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Gardener - Salary Grade 3 £29436-£31158pa

To undertake, either individually or as a member of a team, all aspects of grounds maintenance within the Council’s crematorium and cemeteries and in accordance with agreed schedules, service standards, procedures and Health and Safety requirements.

The key objectives are to:

  • Carry out grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance to agreed standards and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Implement new planting schemes and associated landscaping to enhance the appearance of the grounds
  • Assist members of the public, the bereaved and funeral professionals courteously with basic enquiries
  • Collect, deliver and dispose of goods, waste and equipment to agreed procedures.
  • Accurately update internal records, either manually or using basic ICT systems.
  • Supplement funeral and memorial operational activities under the supervision of trained staff.

Respond flexibly and positively to any unplanned activities, service improvements and customer care initiatives in a timely and professional manner.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 06/09/26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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Contact Details:

London Borough of Havering Recruitment Team