Level 2 – Apprentice Crematorium Technician (Thornton Garden of Rest)
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Apprenticeship summary
Sefton Council’s Burials and Cremation Service are looking to appoint an Apprentice Crematorium Technician. The successful candidate must be patient, empathetic and professional, showing excellent customer service skills. The post will be based at Thornton Crematorium, Thornton Garden of Rest, Lydiate Lane, Thornton, L23 1TP.
Closing date: August 29, 2025
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- Your main duties will be to provide a caring, sensitive, high-quality service to the deceased persons and their bereaved friends and family, including all members of the public. Also to assist with all chapel duties, grounds maintenance and the cremation process.
- Assist with all processes in accordance with the wishes of the applicant for the funeral service, operating all associated equipment, attending the Funeral reception, assisting with clergy, officiants and funeral directors.
- You would also be required to carry out basic maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and maintaining all associated areas of the Crematorium. Whilst observing all Health and Safety Regulations in the workplace. A full, clean UK driving licence is also required.
Qualification – Level 2 Funeral Team
Apprentices without Level 1 or above English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.
On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed.
Support towards end of fixed term contract is provided by a dedicated Apprenticeship Team, which includes eligibility for redeployment in the last 2 months of contract.
Employer
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.
Training
HIT TRAINING LTD
Apprenticeship standard:Funeral team member (level 2)