Bereavement Services Operative
- Salary: Grade 5 (£24,294 to £25,979 FTE)
- Base: Crewe Cemetery, Crewe
- Shift Pattern: 37 hours a week
- Contract Duration: Permanent
A position has arisen within Bereavement Services to join the team based at Crewe Cemetery & Crematorium, operated by Orbitas Bereavement Services Limited and wholly owned by Cheshire East Council
We currently carry out approximately 3000 cremation services, approximately 300 burials and 500 burials of cremated remains each year and we are looking for the right person to join our team, involved in supporting the day-to-day running of the service, providing a professional and supportive service to all of our customers and stakeholders.
This is a varied role, and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a wide range of tasks including general grounds maintenance, gardening, grave digging and memorial safety checks always in compliance with current Health and Safety legislation, other relevant regulations and codes of practice.
As well as working within the Cemetery, you will be expected to cover colleague's absence in the crematorium, carrying out cremations and covering chapel services.
You will need to be physically fit and able to lift all necessary equipment.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.00 to 16.00. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work, as additional hours dictated by the needs of the service may be required, which may include some Saturday cover and work outside of the hours stated above.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a caring and sympathetic manner together with the ability to provide a high level of customer service is required for this role.
Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage however all relevant training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Please note a Full UK Driving License is required for this role.
For more information or an informal chat about the position please contact: Sarah Worthington on 07971 196404. To apply please email: HRAnsaInbox@ansa.co.uk to request an application form.
Closing date: 5 April 2024
Please note Orbitas operates a Drug and Alcohol testing policy and procedure and all new entrants to the Company will be tested within their first six months of employment. For further information please contact HRAnsaInbox@ansa.co.uk