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Crematorium Technician
Post number: CRE003
£33,699 to £38,220 per annum plus benefits
Join us at our brand-new Crematorium and Bereavement Centre, where every day you’ll make a genuine difference for families in their time of need
Lake View Bereavement Centre, near the beautiful cathedral city of Ely, opens in early autumn and we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Crematorium Technician to join our new team and provide exceptional care to bereaved families.
We recognise that death is a natural part of life. Saying farewell to a loved one in a meaningful way is as much about providing love, care, and support for the living, as it is about offering a respectful farewell to the person who has died.
As Crematorium Technician, you will uphold the client service promise and WOW (Ways of Working) standards, ensuring that every family experiences a respectful, dignified and reassuring service.
You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the cremation process safely and lawfully, from receiving the deceased through to the careful handling of remains. You will maintain operational efficiency and ensure full statutory compliance, while supporting the smooth running of the Bereavement Centre. You will also help ensure that the centre and its grounds are immaculately presented and that all equipment is maintained and fully operational.
This role requires a balance of strong operational expertise and the empathy needed to support families during their most difficult moments.
If you hold an ICCM CTTS (Crematorium Technicians Training Scheme) certificate or an equivalent professional qualification, have proven experience in crematorium operations or bereavement services and thrive on working collaboratively within a team, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible working (in approved cases)
- childcare scheme (in approved cases)
- training and development
- occupational health programme
- holiday and sickness scheme entitlements
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 43rd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Marisa Rogers-Jones on 01353 665555.
How to apply
Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 15 May 2026
The selection process will be held week commencing 25 May 2026
Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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