Crematorium Technician - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Newtownabbey
About the role:
- £17.45 per hour
- Location: Newtownabbey
- Monday to Friday
- Duration: Up to 3 months
- Public Sector
- Free car parking
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is Friday 25th September 2026 at 10 am - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- The effective operation of the cremators and any ancillary equipment through structured
maintenance and working procedures.
- To undertake visual checks, record and monitor the cremation process reporting any defects
and noncompliance with PG 5/2 (12) and all other legislative requirements.
- Undertake day-to-day duties, including monitoring and control of cremations by computer
input; monitor analytical equipment - change filters and calibrate as required; compile
statistical information and reports as required; resolve general technical problems during
cremations and report any problems to the Assistant Crematorium
Manager.
- To maintain records in a neat, secure, and easily accessible way to comply with the operation
of the cremation permit.
- To carry out basic routine maintenance to cremators and ancillary equipment in
accordance with manufacturers’ guidance, undertake diagnostic assessments for fault
finding, implementing the relevant corrective action and inform the Assistant
Crematorium Manager/ Manager of any issues requiring manufacturers’ intervention.
- To strictly observe and adhere to the Code of Cremation Practice and all subsequent
amendments, as set out by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities and the
Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management Guiding Principles for Burial and
Cremation.
(There is a full comprehensive JD which can be requested)
What requirements are needed for this role:
- Hold an Institute of Cemetery and
Crematorium Management
Crematorium Technicians Training
Scheme (CTTS) accreditation to
operate a cremator or be willing to
complete the necessary training and
successfully complete the professional
qualification within a timeframe agreed
with the Crematorium Manager.
- A minimum of 1 years’ relevant
experience that includes direct
responsibility for each of the following:
- The ability to assess working
processes accurately, reporting
any discrepancies and
implementing actions, where
necessary, to keep the service
running.
- Providing high levels of customer
care within a bereavement related
industry.
- Ability to work effectively as part
of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Highly developed communication
skills that demonstrate the ability to
listen, understand, accurately
interpret, record and report on
any issues that arise.
- Ability to exercise empathy and
sensitivity when dealing with the
bereaved and other service users
where appropriate.
- Good knowledge of all basic
Windows IT software.
- Full current driving licence, or, if a
disability prevents driving, access to a
suitable form of transport to enable
the duties of the post to be carried
out in full.
- As the post involves manual
handling elements, the post holder
must be of a satisfactory level of
general fitness.
- Willing to work overtime from time to
time to meet the requirements of
the service.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected], or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.