Careers

Job Role: Headstone Technician

Area: South West & Midlands

Posted: 16 January 2025

Stage: Inviting For Interviews (May 2025)

Join our dynamic and expanding team, where there’s room for growth and progression. As a Headstone Technician, your work will not only preserve the dignity of resting places but also bring peace and comfort to families by maintaining their loved ones’ memorials with the utmost care and precision.

Position Overview:

The Headstone Technician is responsible for maintaining and preserving headstones and memorial sites. This role focuses on cleaning, restoring, and ensuring the upkeep of headstones and their surroundings to provide families with a respectful and well-maintained resting place for their loved ones. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, confident in using a range of tools and techniques, and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean headstones using non-abrasive methods, specialized equipment, and cleaning agents.

• Remove moss, lichen, dirt, and stains to restore the headstone’s original appearance.

• Renew lettering using techniques such as gilding, repainting, and other restoration methods to enhance readability.

• Apply protective treatments to prevent weathering and environmental damage.

• Weed and tidy the area around headstones and memorials.

• Maintain the surrounding landscaping, including trimming grass and clearing debris.

Tools and Safety:

• Confidently use personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand tools for restoration work.

• Operate cleaning and restoration tools safely and effectively.

• Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

• Communicate with clients to understand specific care or restoration needs.

• Provide updates, including before-and-after photos of work completed.

• Offer guidance on the best practices for maintaining memorials over time.

• Maintain detailed records of services performed, including materials used and time spent.

• Document the condition of headstones before and after work for client records.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in stonework, restoration, or related fields (preferred but not essential).

• Proficiency in techniques such as gilding, lettering renewal, and surface restoration.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

• Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.

• Confidence using PPE and hand tools.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Sensitivity and professionalism when dealing with bereaved families.

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety practices.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary of £30,000.

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing business.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.

• Comprehensive training and opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment:

• Primarily outdoor work at cemeteries or memorial gardens.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions.

• May require travel between multiple sites.

If you are interested in applying for this position please email us a covering letter and your CV to info@graveclean.co.uk.