PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job title
Gravedigger
No of posts
1
Job ref no TATD 6746
Dept/ Service Localities/Regulatory Services
Unit/Section Lifetime Services/ Cemeteries & Crematoria
Detail only essential and desirable criteria that form part of the recruitment & selection process
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
DESIRABLE
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT*
AF ; Int
Qualifications
Experience
Job related
Knowledge
Skills and
Aptitudes
Significant experience in carrying out
physical work for sustained periods
at a time.
Some experience of using
mechanical excavators, plant and
equipment for grounds maintenance
and grave preparation/excavation
work.
Significant experience of working in
a safe and tidy manner.
Some experience of working
successfully as part of a team.
Good understanding of safe working
practices relevant to the Cemetery
environment including grave
excavation/shoring etc. and when
and which Personal Protective
Equipment to use.
Ability to carry out physical tasks; to
safely use tools and equipment
(including powered hand tools and
light plant) commonly used for grave
excavation and grounds
maintenance.
Able to follow working instructions
with minimal supervision, completing
tasks within deadlines. Recognise
AF ; Int
AF ; Int
AF ; Int
Other
Requirements
when to seek assistance from a
supervisor in relation to problems at
the cemetery site.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Good verbal communication skills.
Able to work outdoors in all weather.
conditions, for long periods at a time.
Polite and courteous.
Flexible approach to working hours
(including some evening and
weekends).
Physically fit.
Flexibility, occasional requirement to
work outside of regular office hours
(including some weekend work).
Full driving licence.
Int
Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to supporting people with
disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to these requirements where this
enables a disabled person to do the job effectively.
* KEY - Method of assessment
AF = application form
Int = interview
T= test