Bereavement Operative
We are looking for a Bereavement Operative to work as part of our team based at Crewe Cemetery undertaking the preparation of graves for burial, cremator operation and chapel attendant duties and a variety of grounds maintenance and other operational tasks in our cemeteries.
Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Crewe Job Category Place Grade CEC NJC - Grade 5 Salary Min £25,584 per annum Salary Max £27,269 per annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 03/07/2025 Ref No E3067 Documents
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An exciting opportunity has become available to work as part of our Operations Team in Bereavement Services. The position is for 37 hours per week with core hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3.30pm Friday.
As a Bereavement Operative based in Crewe you will be required to conscientiously and safely carry out a range of operational duties including
2. excavation of graves prior to and the reinstatement of graves following burial using both mechanical and manual methods (full training provided)
3. operation of cremators and ancillary equipment (full industry accredited training provided) and supervision of funerals taking place in our service chapel
4. a variety of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks
5. safe operation of a range of fleet and machinery including 3.5t tipper & trailer, excavator, ride-on and pedestrian mowers
6. empathetic and positive communication with members of the public
A strong candidate for this role in a sensitive service area would require a variety of skills and attributes, including
7. willingness and ability to undertake physically demanding work, largely outdoors and in a variety of conditions
8. desire to consistently deliver work of a high standard in a safe manner
9. flexibility and adaptability
10. empathy and integrity