Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Bereavement Services Operative
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Bereavement Services Operative
Bereavement Services is part of Culture & Visitor Economy and provides the full range of crematoria and cemetery services for both Kirklees and non-Kirklees residents.
There are two Bereavement Services Operative positions available. One post will work mainly as a Cremator Technician across both crematoria, and the other will work mainly within the Grave Digging team. Both roles will provide cover and support in the other area when required to meet service needs. The roles involve a varied range of duties, including undertaking cremations, working front of house, grave digging and grave preparation, grounds maintenance and repair, and duties associated with cremations, memorials and burials. A key part of both roles is ensuring that the needs of customers are met with care and professionalism, and that the crematoria, cemetery grounds and associated buildings are operated and maintained to a high standard.
Job Details
- Hours: 37 hours a week, worked over 5 days, with flexibility for occasional Saturday working.
- Location: Initially one post will be at Huddersfield during training, and one role will be based at the Wilton Park Depot, but both roles will require work at all crematoria and cemeteries in the Bereavement Services portfolio.
- Duration: Fixed term role of 1 year.
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Requirements
- Commitment to further training and development is required for the role (BTEC Certificate for ICCM Crematorium Technical Operations.
- A good understanding of Health and Safety practices and willing to complete a Health & Safety Competent Persons Certificate.
- Must undertake standard screening plus any other medical screening as decided by the occupational health physician, appropriate to occupational risk. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory health clearance.
- Must be physically fit and able to work in all conditions.
- Commitment to further training and development is required for the grave digging role (Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme, COTS).
Travel
Travel is essential to this role, so regular access to a vehicle is required to carry out the duties effectively. You must hold a full, valid driving licence and be willing to undertake and pass a Kirklees Council driving test.
Contact
Jemma Greenwood is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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Internal Applicants
If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period. Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
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Closing Date
18 October 2026, 11:55 PM
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