Compassionate Grounds & 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

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.