To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Crematorium Assistant, Moray Crematorium - Buckie
| Salary range | £11,793.60 per annum |
|---|---|
| Duration | Part-time |
| Working hours | 18 hours |
| Location | Buckie |
| Closing Date | N/A |
We have a vacancy for a Crematorium Assistant to join our dedicated team at Moray Crematorium, Buckie. You will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the crematorium, contributing to an environment of respect and dignity while providing essential assistance to both our staff and the families we serve.
The role
As a Crematorium Assistant, you will provide hands-on support across a variety of operational tasks. From preparing chapels and managing cremation processes to maintaining the grounds and liaising with families, your work will ensure services are delivered with care and dignity.
Key responsibilities:
- To undertake the full range of gardening, cemetery and horticultural tasks.
- Responsible for opening and closing the site gates and book of remembrance room.
- Maintain the grounds to the highest standard in accordance with recognised horticultural and grounds maintenance practices.
- Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping both in and outside the Chapel and ancillary rooms.
- Manage various administrative tasks which include, the accurate processing of sensitive information and legal documentation in regard to cremation and burial paperwork.
- Communicating regularly with clients through all avenues be it email, face-to-face and telephone as well as preparing letters.
- Coordinate with Funeral Directors, Ministers, and families to ensure specific service requests are accurately recorded.
- Prepares chapels for each service considering client needs including varying religious requirements.
- Conduct witness interments and scattering of the cremated remains.
- Ensuring the consistent delivery of the highest levels of client service.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Able to work effectively in physically demanding environments.
- Excellent customer service experience and ability to build rapport with people easily.
- High attention to detail is essential.
- Proactive approach and willingness to communicate effectively with a range of people, both in-person, over the phone and via email.
- Ability to successfully multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
- Computer literate in addition to experience using Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Presentable at all times, acting with professional conduct and showing empathy.