Crematorium Operative

About the job

Key information

• Permanent, full-time position.
• 37 hours per week.
• £25,989 to £28,142 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 5 years’ service. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
• Progression/development opportunities.

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that delivering a high-quality provision within a customer facing role that demands multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills within the Chapel, Crematory and Grounds of the Crematorium.

You will be:

• Ensuring the cremation and ashes management meets with all current legislation in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Managing Services within our Chapel and upkeeping the grounds and preparing burials.
• You will be working towards an accredited FBCA qualification under the guidance of experienced colleagues.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

Expectations for this role:

• A highly organized and compassionate individual.
• Physically fit.
• A positive attitude towards collaborative working.
• Emotionally resilient and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible in approach.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more…

Supporting documents and information

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kat Perham on 01935 476718 or email kathyrnperham@somerset.gov.uk

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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