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Job description

The person appointed will be responsible for leading the cemeteries team and volunteers in carrying out a range of burial, horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Cemetery locations. To ensure communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. In addition, assist in the development of the Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. To always ensure efficient and effective service delivery by the Parks & Cemeteries Service including mobile units in locations under your control. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• The person appointed will be responsible for leading the cemeteries team and volunteers in carrying out a range of burial, horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Cemetery locations.
• To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. In addition, assist in the development of the Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders.
• To always ensure efficient and effective service delivery by the Parks & Cemeteries Service including mobile units in locations under your control.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture, COTS, ILM or similar.
• PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides. Applicants who do not hold this qualification must commit to complete it within 12 months of appointment.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in: All aspects of cemeteries work including grounds maintenance.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in: Supervisory experience within a team setting.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of work planning and control.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in: Using a range of horticultural chemicals, machinery and hand tools in a safe manner.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in: Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role.
• A full current driving licence valid in the UK (minimum Category B) is required to fulfil the duties of the post.
• Digger/Dumper Certification (Applicants who do not hold this certificate must commit to complete it within 3 months of appointment).
• Commit to completing a C1 and E driving licence, if category not held already.
• Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.
• Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
• A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Horticulture, Cemeteries or Management or similar.
• Experience in key areas of Horticultural/Cemetery supervision.
• A valid driving licence to include categories C1 and E.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.