Cemetery Worker

Our Team:

Halton Borough Council’s Cemetery department are seeking to recruit a cemetery worker. The successful applicant would work as part of  the cemetery team to ensure all necessary works in relation to the landscape, grave digging and the crematorium within the borough . To also ensure that all works are carried out to a high standard and ensure the relevant wok procedures and health and safety legislation are complied with.

Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. 

Your Contributions:

We are looking for individuals who are physically fit, like working outdoors and have an interest in their environment. A full UK driving license along with previous horticultural / cemetery work experience and or qualifications is essential. However, commitment and enthusiasm are key attributes that we are looking for within the successful applicant.

Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car leasing schemes

Next Steps:

For an informal chat please contact Mike Owen ( Cemeteries Manager) on 0151 511 7857 – 07585886960 Interviews will be held on 16^th December 2024.

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete our application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!