Cemetery Chargehand

As a Cemetery Chargehand in our team, you'll lead a team of three people in helping to create a safe, clean and welcoming outdoor space that the community can take pride in. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the environment and ensuring high standards are met throughout the year. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to meaningful work that touches lives and helps shape better places for everyone.

What you'll do as a Cemetery Chargehand
You'll be entrusted to:
Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance activities using a range of machinery and equipment
Support the team on multiple service areas, including housing, highways, parks and open spaces
Understand and deliver work in line with contract specifications and varying site conditions
Inspect, maintain and clean machinery and vehicles, reporting any issues as required
Uphold health and safety standards and deliver excellent customer interactions with members of the public
Undergo specific training to improve skill levels and knowledge of Contract requirements as required

Experience using grounds maintenance equipment or a willingness to learn
A strong awareness of health and safety in outdoor working environments
Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
Pride in your work and a commitment to maintaining high standards
A proactive mindset and willingness to develop new skills through training

Vetting and checks:
As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively., Disability Confident
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What we offer
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.