Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Salary: Grade 3, £24,796 - £25,583 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
In this role you will:
* Assist in the preparation, presentation and backfilling of graves in line with policy and procedures by using appropriate plant and equipment.
* Be Flexible.
* Be open to work in other bereavement areas to obtain a full understanding of processes and procedures.
* Assist the cemetery maintenance team when necessary.
* Outside working.
* Willing to gain all relevant qualifications appropriate to the role.
About you:
You will be:
* An enthusiastic individual, with a flexible approach to work in a busy environment.
* A hardworking individual who has a proactive approach to their work.
* Working as part of a team.
* A helpful and friendly approach.
* Professional smart appearance.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Bereavement Services are responsible for 9 cemeteries and 1 crematorium across the borough and sit within the Environmental Education and Enforcement section. We carry out burials, cremations and maintenance of bereavement sites. The award-winning service will provide training to enhance the opportunity to progress to a fully qualified Cemetery Operative as vacancies become available.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For further information, please contact Gary Fewkes at g.fewkes@wigan.gov.uk
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 16th March 2026
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