Position:
Crematorium Assistant
Location:
Charnock Richard Crematorium
Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent 40 Hours per week
Salary:
£26,208 per annum
We have a vacancy for a Crematorium Assistant to join our dedicated team at Charnock Richard Crematorium. As a Crematorium Assistant, you will support daily operations, contributing to an environment of respect and dignity while assisting staff and families.
We seek individuals who can bring empathy, resilience, and professionalism, embodying high standards. If compassionate and committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply and help us provide a supportive experience for all.
Typical Day:
As a Crematorium Assistant, your responsibilities include:
* Overseeing the operation of cremators and ensuring the safe custody of remains.
* Performing gardening, cemetery, and horticultural tasks.
* Opening and closing site gates and remembrance rooms.
* Maintaining grounds to high standards.
* Constructing, placing, and maintaining memorials.
* Operating cremators and equipment according to guidelines.
* Ensuring high standards of housekeeping.
* Preparing chapels for services, considering client needs.
* Conducting witness interments and scattering remains.
* Providing excellent client service.
Candidate Profile:
* Ability to work effectively in physically demanding environments.
* Excellent customer service skills and rapport-building ability.
* High attention to detail.
* Proactive communication skills, both in person and via email.
* Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Presentable with professional conduct and empathy.
Benefits:
* Annual salary of £26,208
* 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 with service
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance x2
* Free On-Site Parking
* All PPE and Uniform provided
* Access to development schemes
If you'd like to join a compassionate team dedicated to dignified farewells and supporting families, we want to hear from you!
Next Steps:
Click 'apply' to submit your application. Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.
Regulatory and Inclusion Statements:
This role is subject to regulatory requirements and checks. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating differences and promoting belonging.
Unsolicited agency submissions are accepted as direct applications; no fees are payable. We may close or extend the application period depending on response, so early application is advised.
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