COMM ENT 2983 G1 - Grounds Operative (Crematorium) (600305) - 2983-431000884 in High Blantyre

Location: South Lanarkshire Crematorium, 31 Sydes Brae, Blantyre, G72 0TL

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3.30pm

Salary: £27,047 - £27,645 annual salary

Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint two Grounds Operatives (Crematorium) based at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Blantyre. The successful applicants will be working with a small team and as such due to the extremely sensitive nature of working in a crematorium environment are expected to perform tasks in a dignified and professional manner. Applicants should be aware when applying for this role it requires to be working daily with the bereaved and it is a requirement to be mindful of the sensitivities and heightened emotions for those who are using/visiting our facility. This is a front-line role, and you may be approached by those affected in what is a most distressing time for them, as such you should bear this in mind when considering applying for this post.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• To undertake, individually or as part of a team, duties connected with general grounds maintenance, including planting, weeding, grass-cutting, hedge trimming, use of plant equipment.
• To undertake small construction works within the grounds.
• To undertake dispersal of ashes within the grounds (interments and scatterings, either witnessed or unwitnessed).
• To undertake training to enhance the service provision in the service room and crematory.
• To ensure assigned workload is completed.

The role will involve undertaking essential training to enhance the service provision in the service room and crematory. Service provision is required throughout the year and in all types of weather. The service provision for the crematorium includes public holidays and weekends, it is therefore an essential criterion that the successful candidates are expected to be available to work during these times and conditions.

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet and upload with your application:

• Are you able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year?
• Do you have experience working in grounds maintenance within a crematorium or cemetery service or similar work in a high profile area?
• Are you able to perform physically demanding tasks on a daily basis? (e.g. lifting, manual handling, walking)
• Do you have or are you willing to learn crematorium duties to enhance the service provision?

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.