Driver/Gardener - FLK13217

Posting date:	28 August 2025
Salary:	£26,816.00 to £28,262.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 September 2025
Location:	Falkirk, FK2 9EE
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Falkirk Council
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	FLK13217

Summary

Job Advert

Falkirk Council Bereavement Services is seeking a Driver 1/Gardener to work as part of a small cemetery maintenance team.

You will be involved in the maintenance of the cemeteries, gravedigging operations, and will assist with interments of coffins and caskets. You will deal with mourners, members of the clergy and other officiants, funeral directors etc, as necessary. You will also deal with visitors to the cemetery and may be required to help locate graves and answer other questions.

The successful applicant must be willing to attend necessary training with regard to excavation of graves, grounds maintenance and health and safety.

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