Pertemps are recruiting for a Burial & GroundsTeam Leader to supervise and lead a team across numerous sites within the heart of Plymouth, on behalf of Plymouth City Council. This will involve work planning in the short term and future, the planning and coordination of burials and cremations, developing a grounds maintenance plan and other grounds maintenance/activities. Providing assurance to the Bereavement Service management team that health, safety and well-being procedures are being followed.The successful applicant will be required to manage a team across two sites, Efford and Weston Mill, and be able to task manage the staff on a daily basis. You will also be responsible for:
- Management of operational staff: to include performance management, training, recruitment and allocation of work resources and equipment. This will include people management responsibilities e.g. managing attendance, annual performance reviews, and regular review discussions
- Responsible for aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace including undertaking Risk Assessments and their annual review. Knowledge of Codes of Practice in the service area, ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by implementing and monitoring in accordance with corporate Health and Safety guidelines and promoting a positive Health and Safety at work attitude throughout the service area for both our staff, customers and general public
- Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of the latest policy, statutory rules and regulations for service delivery. Ensure that the Bereavement Service management team are kept appraised of developments.
- Motivate the team to deliver excellent, efficient customer service.