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Crematorium Technician

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 33,699 - 38,220 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CB6, Sutton Gault, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Are you ready to provide compassionate support to bereaved families during their most difficult moments? East Cambridgeshire District Council has an exciting Crematorium Technician opportunity!
Location: Mepal, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2AZ
Salary: £33,699 to £38,220 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 15 May 2026
About Us:
East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.
East Cambridgeshire District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.
Crematorium Technician - The Role:
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. 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.
Crematorium Technician - Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor electric cremators, filtration systems, and ancillary equipment in line with statutory requirements and manufacturer guidance
- Ensure receipt, identification, and safe handling of deceased persons and cremated remains in line with legal procedures with the utmost respect
- Ensure all cremations are carried out safely, lawfully, and traceably, maintaining full documentation for auditing and compliance purposes
- Maintain cleanliness, functionality, and readiness of equipment and facilities to support uninterrupted operations
- Manage metal residues after cremation, ensuring appropriate permissions are sought and remains are securely stored
- Create a calm, empathetic, and professional environment for bereaved families and visitors
- Maintain accurate, auditable records of cremations, ensuring traceability and statutory compliance
- Comply with the Code of Cremation Practice, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and Health and Safety at Work Act
Crematorium Technician - You:
- Relevant Crematorium Technician qualification such as ICCM Certificate or equivalent
- Experience as a Crematorium Technician or in bereavement services
- Four GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Experience in customer-facing roles within sensitive environments
- Strong IT skills and experience with record-keeping systems
- Compassionate, supportive, empathetic, professional, discreet, and tactful
- Ability to work professionally under pressure and handle cremated remains with sensitivity
Benefits:
- Flexible working in approved cases
- Childcare scheme in approved cases
- Training and development opportunities
- Occupational health programme
- Holiday and sickness scheme entitlements
Closing Date: Friday 15 May 2026
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