Crematorium Operative

Essential Employment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a trained Crematorium Operative in Worcester to provide short-term operational support during remobilisation. You will operate cremators, perform routine checks, keep accurate records, and handle cremated remains with dignity.

The role may include chapel duties, liaising with funeral directors, and supporting mourners. It requires flexibility to cover a rota (8-4, 10-6) and work on a busy schedule.

Qualifications

• Trained Crematorium Operative with experience in cremation equipment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a busy bereavement service.
• Accurate procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle cremated remains and maintain records.
• Willingness to perform chapel duties and liaise with funeral directors.

Responsibilities

• Operate cremators and monitor cremation process.
• Carry out routine operational checks and maintain records.
• Handle cremated remains with care and respect.
• Support the safe, orderly running of the crematory.
• Undertake chapel duties when required and liaise with funeral directors.

Skills

Crematorium operations

Regulatory compliance

Dignity and respect

Teamwork

Tools

Cremation equipment

Job description

Crematorium Operative needed in Worcester, £13.69ph PAYE - Reference: OR116106

Seeking a trained Crematorium Operative to provide short-term operational support during the remobilisation.

• The successful candidate will ideally be competent and experienced in the safe operation of cremation equipment and able to work with limited supervision within a busy bereavement service.
• Accurate procedures, regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.
• The role will include operating and monitoring cremators, undertaking routine operational checks, maintaining accurate cremation records, handling cremated remains and supporting the safe and orderly running of the crematory.
• The officer will also be expected to undertake chapel duties when required.
• This will include receiving funeral cortèges, liaising with funeral directors, supporting mourners, preparing the chapel between services and helping ensure that funeral services proceed professionally and on time.

The assignment is expected to begin at the start of October 2026 and will initially run for a 2 month duration, subject to operational requirements.

Working hours will be on a Rota system ( 8-4pm and a 10-6pm), although some flexibility may be required to meet the funeral service programme.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.