Position:
Crematorium Assistant
Location:
Moray Crematorium, Buckie
Job Type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary:
£27,289.60 per annum
Overview
Are you compassionate, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting families during difficult times? We are seeking a Crematorium Assistant to join our team at Moray Crematorium. This versatile role covers all aspects of crematorium operations, from supporting chapel services to maintaining grounds and handling administrative duties.
Why This Role Matters
At CMG, we are committed to providing respectful, dignified, and professional services to families during times of loss. As a Crematorium Assistant – Level 1, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our services run smoothly, our grounds remain beautifully maintained, and our clients are treated with care and compassion.
The Role
As a Crematorium Assistant, you will provide multi-skilled support across the crematorium, ensuring that services are conducted professionally, grounds are well-presented, and administrative tasks are efficiently managed.
Key Responsibilities
* Support chapel services, including setting up seating, audio/visual equipment, and greeting families.
* Assist with witness interments or ashes scatterings with sensitivity and respect.
* Maintain the crematorium grounds and memorial areas, ensuring they are clean and well-presented.
* Assist families with memorial enquiries, providing compassionate guidance.
* Manage service bookings, maintain accurate records, and handle invoicing.
* Respond to telephone and email enquiries with professionalism.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations, using PPE correctly and reporting hazards.
Why You
* Has strong interpersonal skills and communicates empathetically with families.
* Is physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks, including grounds maintenance.
* Is comfortable using basic IT systems for bookings and administrative tasks.
* Has experience in a customer-facing role (hospitality, care, retail, bereavement) preferred.
* Is eager to learn and adaptable to a multi-skilled role.
Benefits
* A role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
* Full training and ongoing support
* 22-25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
* Annual company bonus
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know
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