COMM ENT 4553 G1 - Crematorium Assistant (600304)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Location: South Lanarkshire Crematorium, 31 Sydes Brae, Blantyre, G72 0TL

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday (during the hours of 8am - 5pm, pattern under review) with weekend and public holiday working required

Salary: £31,908 - £32,294 annual salary

Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint a Crematorium Assistant within South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Blantyre. The successful applicant will be working within a small team and as such due to the extremely sensitive nature of working in a crematorium are expected to perform tasks in a dignified and professional manner. Applicants should have excellent communication and customer care skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently. You should be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of a crematorium and be comfortable and confident speaking in public. You must have the ability to work under pressure with a sensitive and compassionate manner. A certificate of proficiency in the practical and ethical operation of cremation equipment issued by either the FBCA or ICCM is an essential criteria along with attention to detail and good keyboard skills.

This role includes working within the grounds of the crematorium on an as needed basis to assist in maintaining the high standard of the grounds. Applicants should be aware when applying for this role it requires to be working daily with the bereaved and it is a requirement to be mindful of the sensitivities and heightened emotions for those who are using/visiting our premises. This is a front-line role, and you may be approached by those affected in what is a most distressing time for them, as such you should bear this in mind when considering applying for this post.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Service room operations (including guiding mourners, assisting funeral directors, manage music/webcast/slideshow requirements on services)
• Crematory operations (including all aspects of cremation process, daily maintenance and checks of cremators and ancillary equipment)
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping of service room during working day
• Carrying out dispersal of ashes whether witnessed or unwitnessed
• Grounds maintenance work including grass cutting, planting, small construction work

The service provides services throughout the year in all types of weather. Service provision includes public holidays and weekends, it is therefore an essential criterion that the successful candidates are expected to be available to work during these times and conditions.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)