Chargehand Cemetery & Memorial Safety Operative

Job Description

To assist the Open Space Operations Officer and Cemeteries Team Leader in providing a sensitive, efficient and effective headstone safety work programme across all cemeteries and churchyards within Moray, and to undertake, either individually or as part of a team, other cemetery duties involved in the burial of the dead and in maintaining cemeteries. The duties of the Chargehand includes responsibility for ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with work instructions, service standards, operational procedures and in leading and directing the Cemetery and Memorial Safety Operative.

Requirements

• Headstone safety inspections, checks and associated works
• Burial of the dead and associated works
• Cemetery maintenance
• Working respectfully and effectively with others to deliver cemetery service
• Chargehand duties including: leading and direct the Cemetery and Memorial Safety Operative and ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with plans, work instructions, service standards and operational procedures.
• The Individual

Experience of carrying out headstone safety inspections.

Experience of carrying out burials and cemetery maintenance.

Experience of operating grounds and burials vehicles, plant and equipment including mechanical excavator and lifting systems, or willingness to undertake and complete certified training

An awareness and understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Numerate and literate as accurate record keeping is required.

Willingness to undertake and complete relevant training including, Headstone Safety, Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme, Operating lifting gantry etc.s Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and being responsible for ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with instructions, standards and procedures. Attention to detail.

Ability to work methodically to achieve programme timelines.

Able to read and follow detailed work instructions.

Able to operate ICT software packages and use mobile devices.

Full current driving licence.

Ability to plan and prioritise workload. Self-confident and self-motivated.

Ability to lead and motivate a team A

bility to work with a respectful approach and to communicate politely and with sensitivity to members of the public, contractors, memorial masons, funeral directors etc.

Flexible attitude as some overtime working required.

Ability to work on own initiative. Understanding of and importance of effective team working. Willingness to accept direction / delegation.

Ability to work in all weather conditions to carry out heavy manual work.

Closing Date - 23 October 2026

Starting Salary - £28,244

£14.68 per hour

37 hours per week

for further information contact Grant Speed 01343 563052