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Grounds Person

Employer
Manpower
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary
£8.72/hour
Closing date
29 Nov 2020

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Job Sector
Customer Service
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Salary: £8.72 per hour

Location: Counties Crematorium, NN4 9RN

Job Type: Part Time, Temporary

We have a temporary, part time position available for a Grounds Person to assist in the maintenance of cemeteries, providing a presentable environment for friends and family. This position is on call, subject to when support is required.

As a grounds person / gardener, you will work as part of a team to maintain the historical grounds and ensure they are well kept for friends and family of the deceased. There is no contact with the deceased in this role but there is a requirement to be comfortable working in this type of environment.

What you'll need to do:

Take care of the grounds, keeping them maintained and presentable
Supporting with the creation of memorial gardens and plots to client specification
Managing the day - day needs of the grounds as part of a close knit team
You may from time to time come in contact with friends and relatives of the deceased so empathy, respect and courtesy is required
Flexibility to take on additional crematoria dutiesWhat we'll need from you:

Good communication skills
Hard working and willing to apply yourself
Good attention to detail
Grounds maintenance / horticultural experience is essential
Previous experience in building or carpentry is advantageousBenefits:

Flexible shift patterns
Full training is provided
Prospect of growth and career development
During the recruitment and onboarding process we will be adhering to the social distancing guidance from the government.

To apply for this role, please apply via https://(url removed)/DignityNorthamptonGroundsPerson

Our Client is one of the leading funeral providers within the UK and are currently listed on the London stock exchange, with a history dating back to 1812 we employ over 4,400 staff across our 826 funeral locations and 45 crematoria sites.

We are trusted by our customers to provide the most professional, empathic support at times of difficulty.

We continue to operate to the highest possible standards across our network whether it be in our operational roles based at our local funeral providers/crematoria, our award winning 24-hour Client Service Centre or our supporting functions within our Head Office in the heart of Sutton Coldfield (Birmingham).

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, if you wish to be part of a successful business with a strong moral compass

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