Crematorium Technician/Memorialisation Attendant

The Council’s Bereavement Services are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person to join its team based at the Chelmsford Cemetery and Crematorium. This varied role combines primarily work within the cremation team as well the chapel and interment team. The successful applicant will be a key team member assisting with cremations, interment and chapel duty care aimed at ensuring quality customer service delivery within the context of an essential service area of the Council.

The post holder is required to complete the training and Certification of Proficiency in the Practical and Ethical Operation of Cremation Equipment (Federation of Cremation and Burial Authorities Certificate) within 12 months of appointment as part of a wider training and development opportunity.

The role is advertised as 37 hours per week.

As part of our accreditation with Essex Family Friendly Employers Charter, this full-time role can be offered on a job share or part-time basis, providing we are able to recruit to the remaining hours. Further information on the family friendly charter can be found: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter/family-friendly-employer-principles

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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