Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson

Location: MOBILE - Working out of Harrogate Stonefall Cemetery, covering the North East region.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £24,234 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, average of 37 hours per week

Who we are
In the echo of history's whispers, there exists an institution that transcends time, The Commonwealth War Graves Commission – where heroes stories are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this hallowed ground with us, where you can work in an environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you’ll value and enjoy working with.

What you’ll be doing
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to join our team. The role encompasses structural and some horticultural duties. Maintaining commemorations and headstones through tasks like cleaning, graffiti removal, and replacing damaged headstones. It also includes managing the collection, transportation, and erection of headstones.
Horticultural responsibilities involve strimming and vegetation removal. These are just a snapshot of the duties for this role.
This is a mobile role with lots of travel, so you’ll have use of a van. The role is practical, hands-on and requires a decent level of physical fitness. There will be frequent overnight stays, of which costs will be contributed.

What you need to have

• Full Manual Drivers Licence
• Reasonable knowledge of general building practices and manual technical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good level of computer literacy
• Initiative to make decisions and resolve issues
• Able to work effectively and safely alone, as well as within a team
• NAMM & BRAMM are desirable, but training can be provided

You must be within a reasonable commutable distance of Harrogate Stonefall Cemetery to be considered for the role.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Year, including the week prior to Christmas
• Access to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high-end tools that are regularly maintained
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Shopping discounts