Cemetery Operative

Job Summary

Grade B £28,598 - £34,434

Working 36.5 hours per week. The position is a Peripatetic Cemetery Operative within Birmingham City Council Bereavement Services, covering 11 cemeteries and 3 crematoria.

Responsibilities

The role supports the Head of Bereavement Services, Registrars and Cemetery teams in delivering burial services 364 days a year and meeting statutory requirements. Key duties include:

• Deputising for the Foreperson and ensuring efficient, discreet service provision.
• Working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday duties on a rotational basis across Sutton New Hall and other sites.
• Providing on‑site support for burials, crematoria services and ceremony arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Adapting to changing operational demands across the Birmingham area.

Requirements

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