Bereavement Services Operative

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Kirklees
Environment & Climate Change
Environmental Strategy & Climate Change
37
1
Across Kirklees
Permanent
6 / 7
£20,092 - £24,491
Contractual Standby

Bereavement Services is part of the Environment and Climate Change directorate and provides the full range of crematoria and cemetery services for both Kirklees and non-Kirklees residents.

The job is predominantly based within the Cremator Technician Team across both Crematoria although you may also work within the Grave Digging team as necessary – The role incudes a range of tasks but predominantly undertaking cremations and working front of house. Other tasks include grounds maintenance/repair and duties associated with cremation, memorials and burials. Ensuring the needs of customers are met and that the crematoria grounds and associated buildings are operated and maintained to a high standard.

This is a 37 hour a week position worked over 5 days, flexibility is essential as role includes occasional Saturday working. The post will initially be at Huddersfield whilst training is being undertaken but you will be expected to work across both Dewsbury Moor and Huddersfield Crematorium.

  • Commitment to further training and development as required for the roles.
  • A good understanding of Health and Safety practices and willing to complete a Health & Safety Competent Persons Certificate.
  • Must undertake standard screening plus any other medical screening as decided by the occupational health physician, appropriate to occupational risk. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory health clearance.
  • You must be physically fit and able to work in all conditions, you may be required to work in the Grave digging team as required.

Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job effectively if you did not use a vehicle for all or most of the time.  You must hold a full and valid driving licence and be willing to undertake and pass a Kirklees Council driving test.

Jemma Greenwood is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

31 January 2021, 10:55 AM

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This vacancy is closed to applications.