Burial Services Grass Cutting Operatives - Knab Cemetery - SIC08500

Shetland Enterprise; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Lerwick, Shetland, is seeking Burial Services Grass Cutting Operatives to join their team at Knab Cemetery. The position involves maintaining burial grounds as part of a dedicated team under the supervision of the Burial Services Supervisor. Applicants should be prepared to work full-time hours and enjoy a supportive work environment. This role is temporary for approximately six months, offering a competitive salary including a Distant Islands Allowance, and you will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant location.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain burial grounds as directed by the Burial Services Supervisor.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Job description

# Burial Services Grass Cutting Operatives - Knab CemeteryRef no:: SIC08500Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Shetland (see advert), Shetland Islands, ZE1 000Salary:: £29,620.80 - £29,833.17 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Advertisement DetailsThe Burial Grass Cutting Operative is responsible as part of a team to the Burial Services Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor (as appropriate) for carrying out general burial grounds maintenance duties.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Please follow the link(s) below for further information -## Additional Information* The grade of this post is D* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)* Temporary Full Time/Part Time/Job Share posts for up to 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year* Temporary contracts for a period of approximately 6 months.* A relocation package does not apply to this post* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland* We are happy to talk flexible workingDuring the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.This post is based at Knab Cemetery, Lerwick, Shetland**For further details relating to this post, please contact: Yvonne Scott, Burial Service Officer, Tel - 01595 744853, Email - [e-mail]**If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032*.***Information about Shetland**Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.Find out more about:Living and working in Shetland:The Shetland Islands Council:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement