Crematoria Team Leader

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a Crematoria Team Leader to enhance the quality of bereavement services. The successful candidate will officiate cremations, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and manage customer relations within the service. This full-time role offers ongoing training and various benefits, including discounted public transport and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Driving License Cat B is essential.
• Must hold an ICCM Certificate.
• Certification for proficiency to cremate is required.
• An IOSH managing safety or equivalent qualification is necessary.
• Appropriate training/qualification in customer care is required.

Responsibilities

• Officiate at final cremation and conduct identification checks.
• Participate in reviewing systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies and legislation.
• Maintain health and safety for Service employees.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Driving License Cat B

ICCM Certificate

Proficiency to cremate certificate

IOSH managing safety or equivalent qualification

Customer care training/qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Crematoria Team Leader to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our Council’s Street Scene & Bereavement Services.

What will be expected from me?

To work closely with the Bereavement Manager to deliver a thriving, ambitious service which understands its customers, has anticipated change and can provide a range of services to meet the needs of its customers whilst generating income for the Council to support public service.

What I might be doing?

• Officiate at the final cremation of the deceased, carry out identification checks and ensure strict adherence to current legislation and guidance.
• Participate in the frequent review of all systems and procedures in operation.
• Ensure that all aspects of work within the sphere of control of this post are carried out in accordance with the Council's Customer Care and Equal Opportunities policies.
• Adhere to and apply legislation, Council standing orders and procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure that Health and Safety responsibilities are complied with for all employees within the Service.
• Communicate fully with all staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good employee relations within the Service.
• Ensure that robust auditable systems and procedures are maintained in relation to cremations and that probity is maintained.
• Ensure that the Councils health and safety policies are fully adhered to within the group by developing and implementing service health and safety policies.
• Work in partnership to achieve the aims of the service and the Council.

Essential requirements:

• Driving License Cat B
• ICCM Certificate
• Proficiency to cremate certificate
• IOSH managing safety or equivalent qualification
• Appropriate training / qualification in customer car

What can I expect?

• This is a full‑Time post of 37 hours per week.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Tony Bowler, Bereavement Operations Officer on 01924 307446 or for further information and guidance, or to apply online please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Tony Bowler.

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