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Cemeteries and Play Area Operative

Salary details: £ - £

Location
Derbyshire Dales District Council, Matlock
Reference
JOB/26/01107
Salary details
Grade 5(SCP 6 – 9) £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week
Closing Date
03 May 2026

We require enthusiastic, positive, hard-working individuals who are committed to providing a high standard of work towards the Clean & Green Services. The following duties include: 

  • Assisting in the preparation and back filling of burials within the District Councils cemeteries
  • Carrying out inspections at the District Councils play areas.
  • Carrying out memorial safety inspections
  • Carrying out cemetery maintenance works including mowing, weeding and cleansing 

You will be required to have a full driving licence.  It is essential that you have good customer service skills and knowledge of Health & Safety. It is essential that you have 3 years relevant experience and/or an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject. 

The post includes:

  • 26 days leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
  • Enrolment into the Local Government pension scheme
  • Optional overtime when available
  • Reduced leisure centre membership fees 

For an informal discussion regarding the job role contact Helen Dennis at Northwood Depot on 01629 733624 

If you encounter and problems applying online please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

We do not accept CVs.

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence. 

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.