Crematorium Technician

CITY OF LINCOLN COUNCIL; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Annual leave

Employee discounts

Health & Wellbeing support

Sustainable travel options

Job summary

City of Lincoln Council invites applications for a role at the City Crematorium, focusing on the sensitive handling of bereavement and cremation processes. The successful candidate will manage cremations, assist the public, and cover weekends or holidays as needed.

Training for required technical certificates will be provided, with an emphasis on accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing sensitively with the public.
• Physically able to handle coffins and carry out the cremation process.
• Ability to determine priorities and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• To be involved in all aspects of Cremation Services held at the City Crematorium.
• To be responsible for the cremation of bodies and the recovery of cremated remains.
• Ensuring the safe storage and inventory of the cremated remains until further instruction is received.
• The burial of cremated remains in the Garden of Remembrance.
• Assisting the public in the Garden of Remembrance.
• If required to cover duties at weekends, bank and public holidays.
• To undertake cleaning of the building, maintenance of cremator plant and general duties at the City Crematorium.
• Willing to work flexible hours and additional hours to maintain the service.

Skills

Public interaction

Coffin handling

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

A rare opportunity to join a small team that is dedicated to the sensitive handling of bereavement.

The successful candidate will be able to address issues of death confidently but empathically, whilst also having the capability to understand the technical aspects of managing funeral services and the cremation process.

They will also be required to work flexibly and cover duties at weekends, bank and public holidays at times to maintain the service.

Training to obtain the required technical certificates will be provided.

Key responsibilities:

• To be involved in all aspects of Cremation Services held at the City Crematorium.
• To be responsible for the cremation of bodies and the recovery of cremated remains.
• Ensuring the safe storage and inventory of the cremated remains until further instruction is received.
• The burial of cremated remains in the Garden of Remembrance.
• Assisting the public in the Garden of Remembrance.
• If required to cover duties at weekends, bank and public holidays.
• To undertake cleaning of the building, maintenance of cremator plant and general duties at the City Crematorium.
• Willing to work flexible hours and additional hours to maintain the service.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of dealing sensitively with the public.
• Physically able to handle and manoeuvre coffins and carry out the cremation process.
• Ability to determine priorities and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills i.e. experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or similar packages.
• Ability to maintain accurate work records.

Benefits we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a basic DBS check.

Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.