The Archdiocese of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh is looking for a Cemetery Operative to join a small team based at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh.

This role would suit a conscientious individual with the skills to operate grave digging and grounds maintenance machinery. Specific training will be given.

Applicants will need good communication skills and be polite and respectful at all times with a commitment to providing the highest level of service. They must also be able to demonstrate an ability to read plans and interpret instructions accurately in order to locate, mark and dig graves.

The work is physically demanding and will involve the preparation and backfilling of graves to the correct specification. It is also essential that the role holder has a commitment to ensuring that all matters in regards to health & safety are applied within the team.

Location: Mount Vernon Cemetery, 49 Mount Vernon Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6JG.

Salary: £18,620 per year.

To apply: Please read the full job advert here. Then submit a CV detailing relevant experience and reasons for applying to recruitment@staned.org.uk by Monday 16 March 2020.

Interview date: Wednesday 25 March, 2020.