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Bereavement Services Technician- Ref EE43820

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Walsall, West Midlands
Salary
Salary G4 £19,503- £21,533 per annum
Closing date
28 Apr 2021
Reference
EE43820

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Community, Coroners / Registrars
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
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Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Bereavement Services Technician- Ref EE43820
Salary G4 £19,503- £21,533 per annum
Full-time/ Permanent

As Bereavement Services Technician you will assist the safe operation of cremation equipment and compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You will be supervising funeral services including funeral directors whilst they are on the crematorium premises. You will also contribute to the implementation of the Council’s memorial management programme.

 A crematorium Technician Qualification would be an advantage, but the successful applicant must be willing to obtain the qualification. You must have good communication skills and demonstrate a sympathetic manner towards the general public. You must hold a current driving licence and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a very busy team.

You must be willing to wear a uniform provided and be flexible in your timing for crematorium duties, which may include some evening and weekend work, depending on differing circumstances.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, we short list applicants based on their ability to meet the criteria set out in the employee specification.  Therefore, when submitting your application please make sure that you reference your ability to meet each criteria by giving relevant examples in your supporting information document. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 28th April 2021

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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