Cemetery and Crematorium Operative

Salary £28,153 - £29,542 per annum Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Categories Crematoriums and Cemeteries
Directorate N/A Published Date 18/10/2026 Closing Date 31/10/2026

** This post is restricted to internal applicants only**

We are looking for a Cemetery and Crematorium Operative to join our small but dedicated team, helping to deliver a professional and compassionate service.

This is an excellent opportunity to support delivering an essential service, ensuring our cemeteries and crematorium remain welcoming, well-maintained, and professionally operated for the communities we serve.

This varied role includes grave preparation and digging, grounds maintenance, cremator operation, memorial safety inspections, and supporting funeral and chapel services. You will play an important role in maintaining our cemeteries and crematorium to a high standard while providing support and assistance to bereaved families, funeral directors, and visitors during sensitive times.

The successful candidate will enjoy practical outdoor work, be comfortable using machinery and equipment, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal sensitively, professionally, and compassionately with families, colleagues, and members of the public.

You will hold a full current driving licence or be able to obtain one within the first three months of employment.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Provisional Interview dates for this post will be week commencing 16th November at the Cemetery and Crematorium Office, West Cemetery, Darlington

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.