Gardener 3 / Gravedigger Chargehand - ARB13714

Service: Roads and Infrastructure

Closing Date: Thursday 1st February 2024

Gardener 3 / Gravedigger Chargehand required to work on the Isle of Bute.

The post holder will be required to supervise a small team of gravediggers within the cemeteries unit. You will be involved in all aspects pertaining to the burial of the dead, these duties will also include record keeping and restoration of fallen/unsafe memorials. You will be required to undertake duties relating to the maintenance of horticultural bedding and shrub displays, maintaining grounds and surrounds.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Fraser Smith, Assistant Team Leader
• Telephone Number: 01369 707115
• Email: fraser.smith2@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB13714/BRI00091

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.

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