Job Description

Position reference:

50011868

Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: BEST

Salary

: 28,598- 31,022

Working Arrangements

: Mon- Fri

Hours per week

: 37

Contract type:

Permanent

See our range of Employee Rewards:

Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date

: 30/01/2026 at 23:59

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.


Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Bereavement Services

team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.

Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.

If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.

We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make

Barnsley the place of possibilities

.

Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Bereavement Services are looking for a Cemetery Operative (Grade 5) to join our Grave digging team.



Bereavement Services are responsible for the maintenance and care of the Boroughs 22 cemeteries and 15 closed churchyards.



These posts requires applicants to have extensive experience excavating graves and to be able to work outside in all weathers and be flexible in their approach to work.



The excavation of graves is a sensitive job and applicants will need to demonstrate an awareness of their surroundings along with a compassionate and caring nature.



Duties will involve the safe excavation of graves throughout the councils 22 cemeteries using a mini digger. You will also be required to dig graves by hand.



Physical fitness is a key feature of this post as you will be expected to carry equipment to the grave side as well as excavate graves by hand if necessary.



An NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent along with a full driving license (B + E) is required.





Applicants who do not have this level of qualification and a trailer license will not be considered for this post.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile:

Cemetery Operative 2 Profile.docx

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your

application form how you meet the required criteria.


We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.


We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.



CV's are not accepted for this role.



At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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