Crematorium Technician

Adur & Worthing Councils

  • Worthing, West Sussex
  • £18,550-20,122 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 hours ago
Crematorium TechnicianPost No: 43578Salary: Starting from £18,550.05 to £20,122.37 p.a.Grade: Grade 4Hours: 24 hours per weekPlace of work: Worthing CrematoriumClosing date: 17th September 2025Interviews: TBCWe are seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as a Crematorium Technician. In this role, you will carry out a range of duties including, developing relationships with key stakeholders and the bereaved, acting as the first point of contact for the funeral cortege, overseeing the cremation process and chapels on a rota basis.Ideally you will have bereavement related experience but you must be a good communicator, problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work and provide a high standard of customer care.This role involves manual handling and due to the nature of the work, being exposed to the elements while scattering cremated remains in accordance with instructions.A full uniform and PPE will be provided.This is a Monday to Saturday role and the working hours will be rota based over 5 days. You will be required to open and close the crematorium on a rota basis with another member of staff.For further information about the role, please contact james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.ukAt Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:
  • Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
  • Local Government Pension
  • Training & development
  • Occupational Health
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Employee resource groups/networks
  • Buddy Support Programme
  • Flexible working options
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.Equal OpportunitiesAdur and Worthing councils have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils are equal opportunities employers and encourages applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, people of any religion or belief or sexual orientation and job sharers. Childcare subsidy is payable in appropriate cases. Work base location is indicated, however you may be asked to work at any such place within the Adur District and Worthing Borough Council Service’s area as required. Additional Information As part of Adur & Worthing Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.How to applyIn order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or applications from Agencies accepted.

Adur & Worthing Councils