Cemetery & Crematorium Operative

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Blackwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional annual leave purchase

Staff wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Dolphin Centre discounts

Arriva Travel Club

Vivup lifestyle savings

Desirable employee discounts

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Cemetery and Crematorium Operative to join our small, dedicated team. You will contribute to grave preparation, grounds maintenance, cremator operation, memorial safety inspections, and support for funeral and chapel services.

You will work outdoors, use machinery safely, communicate with bereaved families and colleagues, and hold a full driving licence or obtain one within three months of starting.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence or ability to obtain one within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Grave preparation and digging as part of daily duties.
• Grounds maintenance of cemeteries and crematorium grounds.
• Operate cremator equipment and monitor cremation process.
• Conduct memorial safety inspections to ensure safe environments.
• Support funeral and chapel services and assist bereaved families and visitors.

Job description

We are looking for a Cemetery and Crematorium Operative to join our small but dedicated team, helping to deliver a professional and compassionate service. This is an excellent opportunity to support delivering an essential service, ensuring our cemeteries and crematorium remain welcoming, well-maintained, and professionally operated for the communities we serve. This varied role includes grave preparation and digging, grounds maintenance, cremator operation, memorial safety inspections, and supporting funeral and chapel services. You will play an important role in maintaining our cemeteries and crematorium to a high standard while providing support and assistance to bereaved families, funeral directors, and visitors during sensitive times.

The successful candidate will enjoy practical outdoor work, be comfortable using machinery and equipment, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal sensitively, professionally, and compassionately with families, colleagues, and members of the public. You will hold a full current driving licence or be able to obtain one within the first three months of employment.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club