Apprentice Crematorium Technician

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To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

Qualification - Level 2 Funeral Team Member

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 15 months

Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

• Age 16-17 £14,172 (£7.55 per hour)
• Age 18-20 £18,771 (£10.00 per hour)
• Age 21 + £22,920 (£12.21 per hour)

Sefton Council’s Burials and Cremation Service are looking to appoint an Apprentice Crematorium Technician, who will complete a Level 2 Funeral Team Member apprenticeship. The successful candidate must be patient, empathetic and professional, showing excellent customer service skills.

Your main duties will be to provide a caring, sensitive, high-quality service to the deceased persons and their bereaved friends and family including all members of the public. Also to assist with all Chapel Duties, Grounds Maintenance and the Cremation process.

Assist with all processes in accordance with the wishes of the applicant for the funeral service, operating all associated equipment, attending the Funeral reception, assisting with clergy, officiants and funeral directors.

You would also be required to carry out basic maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and maintaining all associated areas of the Crematorium. Whilst observing all Health and Safety Regulations in the workplace. A full clean UK driving licence is also required.

The post will be based at Thornton Crematorium, Thornton Garden of Rest, Lydiate Lane, Thornton, L23 1TP.

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date – Friday 29th August 2025

Interviews – Wednesday 10th September 2025