Crematorium & Cemetery Operative

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is advertising two Operative positions within Bereavement Services. One post focuses on Cremator Technician duties across crematoria, the other on Grave Digging. Both roles require flexibility, weekend work, health clearances and driving licence.

Each vacancy is a 37-hour week over five days, with initial placement at Huddersfield or Wilton Park Depot and duties across all sites as needed. Fixed-term for one year.

Qualifications

• Training required: BTEC Certificate ICCM Crematorium Technical Operations.
• Health and Safety awareness and certificate (Competent Persons).
• Health clearance after screening and medical checks.
• Must be physically fit to work in all conditions.
• Grave digging role requires Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme (COTS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out cremations and crematorium operations.
• Work front of house and assist customers.
• Grave digging, grave preparation and cemetery grounds maintenance.
• Maintain crematoria and cemetery buildings to high standards.

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is advertising two Operative positions within Bereavement Services. One post focuses on Cremator Technician duties across crematoria, the other on Grave Digging. Both roles require flexibility, weekend work, health clearances and driving licence.

Each vacancy is a 37-hour week over five days, with initial placement at Huddersfield or Wilton Park Depot and duties across all sites as needed. Fixed-term for one year.