Crematory Technician And Groundsperson - Bereavement Services

Crematory Technician and Groundsperson (Ref: 2024_815)

IW Crematorium and Cemeteries

Grade 6, £24,703.00 to £25,979.00 per annum

Contact: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Cooper at 01983 882288 or via email at [email protected]

Vacancy Reference: 2024_815

Closing Date: 21/04/2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive person with a desire and drive to work within the operational Crematorium team in providing excellent Bereavement Services.

You will work as part of our Bereavement Services Team in providing a supportive, calming, caring, sensitive and quality service to the bereaved, members of the public attending the crematorium and cemeteries.

As part of our busy team, you will ensure that families are given the best experience possible. No two days will be the same as each family and service are uniquely personal. You will be involved in a variety of tasks each day including:

Cremation: You’ll be fully trained and work towards an accredited ICCM qualification under supervision and guidance from experienced colleagues. You will be involved in the end-to-end cremation process and ashes management. PPE will be provided for your safety.

Grounds Maintenance: You will be responsible for all grounds maintenance activity (training will be given) including:

- Assisting with interments / preparation of burial plots if required

- General upkeep of our grounds

-  Undertake daily machinery checks and record operator hours

-  Emptying of grounds bins and accumulated waste

-  Clearing of all debris around the buildings and carparks

- Seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance including lawn cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, hedge cutting, litter picking, watering, weeding, pruning and planting schemes.

Cemeteries: We also manage 12 cemeteries and various closed churchyards so you will be involved in these areas including leading in funerals, grounds maintenance and assisting in headstone safety testing.

The successful candidate will be required to complete their Cremator Technicians Training Scheme qualification (usually within 9-12 months).

You will need to have:

• A keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and in all weathers
• Ability to prioritise your own workload with a flexible approach to working hours
• Physical capability to carry out essential duties of the role

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Cooper at 01983 882288 or via email at [email protected]

When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

-  Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

-  Local Government pension scheme

-  Discounted Solent ferry travel

-  Island bus network discount

-  Cycle to work scheme

-  Staff parking permit scheme

-  Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

-  National and local discounts & benefits schemes

For some vacancies (subject to criteria)

-  A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a new role with us

-  If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, who is proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or if you need further information about how to apply, telephone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Please note only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. If unsuccessful, we actively encourage you to revisit our job pages and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.

Closing Date: 21 April 2024