Crematorium Technician/Chapel Attendant/Gardener

Job Vacancy: Crematorium Technician/Chapel Attendant/Gardener

37 hours per week, permanent contract

Salary: £19,554- £23,836 per annum

 

We have a rare opportunity for you to join North Devon Council as a Crematorium Technician / Chapel Attendant / Gardener.

Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and operate the cremation equipment ethically, efficiently and in accordance with legislation and local instructions. You will be responsible for carrying out the process from receipt of the coffin to final preparation of the ashes. Full training will be provided for this specialist post, although previous experience of working in a bereavement environment will be advantageous.

Chapel tasks will include managing chapel operations, operating the media system, greeting mourners, cleaning and preparing the chapel and assisting Funeral Directors with the smooth running of the Chapel. Additionally you will be asked to prepare the ground for interring cremated remains, attend memorial services and witness the placement of cremated remains. You must have the confidence to manage stakeholders at the Crematorium while providing support for the bereaved.

Gardening tasks will include DIY/general maintenance, working outdoors in all weathers, burying of ashes, assisting visitors, cleaning and maintaining the grounds/buildings of the Crematorium to the highest possible standard, operating garden machinery and routine tasks such as digging, weeding, moving garden materials, pruning, leaf clearance etc.

You will need demonstrate an understanding of the roles and have:

• A good standard of education and be physically fit
• Proven experience within a similar environment
• Be able to work flexibly at very short notice
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a close team
• Experience of dealing effectively with customers in a sensitive environment

 

Closing Date: 21 February 2020 (noon)

Interview Date: 10 March 2020

 

If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

In return we offer a supportive environment in an organisation accredited with IIP, flexible working hours and a career average salary pension scheme.

North Devon Council believes in valuing diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.

 

For an application pack, please call 01271 388353, quoting reference CT01 or use the documents below: 

• Job Description 
• Application Form 

If you require a copy of the application form, or job description, in an alternative format, please contact us.