Head of Grounds Maintenance

Salary: £26,000 per year

We are looking for a full time Head of Grounds Maintenance person to ensure that the grounds of the crematorium are maintained to a high standard, and to provide full operational support to other crematorium staff with their duties. This role will be based 50% outside and 50% inside.

Responsibilies:

To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc.

To carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard.

To undertake general grounds maintenance, including laying turf, maintenance and creation of memorial areas, site preparation and construction as necessary.

To be responsible for allocated machinery. Duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant.

To assist with the duties of the Chapel Attendant, including general cleaning and preparation of the service chapel, cloister, flower room and adjoining accommodation for services and public use.

Maintain floral displays in designated areas; allocate specific areas for floral tributes and dispose of flowers and floral tributes as necessary.

Process enquiries from the general public and funeral directors.

To assist with meeting the period sales budgets.

The ability to work in all weather conditions.

Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at busy services.

Any other duties of a similar nature within the crematorium that may be reasonably requested by the Manager or his or her representative. This includes administration and use of the facility’s IT system.

Have the ability to inter-change with all roles and team members to assist in the day-to-day running of the Memorial Park. This requires a high level of multi-tasking and willingness to work inside the building as well as outside in the gardens.

A high degree of care and understanding is a major requirement of the post.

LOCATION: Beccles

HOURS: Full-time (40 hours a week Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Over time is also required. Flexibility to meet the needs of the business is essential)

Salary: £26,000per year

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