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The Burial Services Apprentice is responsible as part of a team to the Burial Services Team for the preparation and digging of graves, grass cutting and a variety of maintenance work.

The Apprentice will be expected to deal with members of the public in a sensitive manner and to maintain confidentiality.

The Apprentice, will over a 2-year period complete an SVQ in Horticulture SCFQ Level 5 as well as gaining practical experience in grave digging, interment, grass cutting and a wide range of burial ground maintenance duties.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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The grade of this post is SLGLW / AB
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
Apprenticeship Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
If you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We will assess your suitability for the role and whether the vacancy is likely to meet the criteria for UK visa sponsorship.
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
We are happy to talk flexible working

During 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 Lerwick, Gremista

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Steven Goodlad - Team Leader - Contact on: 01595 744705 or email: steven.goodlad@shetland.gov.uk

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.

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