Trainee Crematorium Technician - REQ006436

Job title: Trainee Crematorium Technician

Salary: B1 £25,185 - £25,989

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent (subject to completing training)

Location: Lawnswood Crematorium

As a Trainee Crematorium Technician, you’ll thrive on being part of a highly skilled team of dedicated people and be part of the wider diverse council where you will thrive.

The successful candidate will be a highly flexible, well-motivated self-starter who possesses excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest level of service to the bereaved. This will include evening and weekend work as overtime where required.

Training will be within the workplace environment where you will be expected to work towards obtaining the Bereavement Industry recognised qualification either from the FBCA or ICCM. The role of a Crematorium Technician has the potential to offer further career development opportunities within a Bereavement service setting.

Upon attaining the qualification, you will be employed as a permanent Crematoria Technician currently graded C1, where you will be responsible for the operating of the cremators and working with front of house services dealing directly with the public, Funeral Directors and stakeholders.

Due to the sensitive nature of the post, you must have a calm and mature manner as the work will also involve the handling of containerised human cremated remains.

The post holder will also be responsible to ensure accurate records of the cremation process are maintained and can work both indoors and outside as some of the duties will include showing people around the site officiating at appointments and may involve walking on undulating terrain. Some lone working will be required.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a TraineeCrematorium Technician, you will bring to the role:

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
The ability to work well with others and be thorough and pay attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication skills and can understand people’s reactions.
A desire to help people.
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer.

About the role

As our next Trainee Crematorium Technician, you’ll thrive on being part of a highly skilled team of dedicated people and be part of the wider diverse council where you will thrive. Best City Ambition

The role is integral to our Bereavement Services team that consists of cemetery operatives, technical staff all working together to deliver a first-class service for the bereaved people of Leeds.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How to apply

Apply for this job online. Please *complete the online application form and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

Read our guidancefor further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Roebuck, Principal Bereavement Services Officer Call 0113 3786002 or email parks@leeds.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job purpose

As a Trainee Crematorium Technician, you’ll thrive on being part of a highly skilled team of dedicated people and be part of the wider diverse council where you will thrive.

Due to the sensitive nature of the post, you must have a calm and mature manner as the work will also involve the handling of containerised human cremated remains.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

Responsibilities

To undertake training on the job to follow the Crematorium Technicians' Training Scheme to obtain the recognised qualification.
Working under the supervision of more experienced and senior staff, develop the skills, and gain knowledge and experience to carry out the full range of a range Crematorium activities, at a suitable level of proficiency.
Preparation of the chapel for service according to denominational or non-religious requirements, arrangements of flowers and decorations etc.
Escorting mourners into and out of chapel, dealing sympathetically with distressed mourners and enquiries.
To assist in the service as required.
To assist in the removal of coffins after committal, removal of floral tributes and the placing of floral tributes on the flower area following the service.
To assist in the charging of coffins into the cremator.
To assist in the strewing or interring of ashes, which may occasionally take place in the presence of mourners.
To learn and undertake the safe operation and routine maintenance of the cremator, cremulator, auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous equipment such as sound equipment, cool store, catafalque and biers.
To clean, the chapel, cremator room, vestry, toilets, Book of Remembrance Room, ancillary buildings and surroundings areas.
To clear the flowers as required and to dispose of old flowers to appropriate waste area.
Carry out necessary checks prior to cremation regarding identification and documentation.
To undertake the removal of metal objects from cremated remains.
To pack ashes for dispatch.
Undertake associated clerical duties concerned with the recording of cremation times, disposal of ashes, fuel consumption, memorials and environmental protection records.
To assist in monitoring and maintaining filtration equipment including adding reagent and removing the spent reagent for collection.
To accompany visitors to existing memorials or to assist with the viewing of various memorials available.
Assist with the interment of burials when required.
To always observe, the Code of Cremation Practice as laid down by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Essential requirements

Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

To comply with the Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies of the City Council and legislation regarding employment conditions, Disability Discrimination Act and data protection.
To comply with the defined procedures and Standing Orders of the City Council, particularly regarding Financial and Procurement regulations.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the values, standards, and Equality & Diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually and in groups and at all appropriate levels.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to use information technology systems.
Ability to produce reports.
Ability to assist with the lifting and moving of heavy objects.
Ability to display a calm and sympathetic attitude, particularly when dealing with the bereaved.
Ability to work in a warm, heated environment.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post

Essential behavioural and other characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters
Hold a full driving Licence

As a Trainee Crematorium Technician, you will bring to the role:

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
The ability to work well with others and be thorough and pay attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication skills and can understand people’s reactions.
A desire to help people.
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer

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