At Whitley Brook Pet & Equine Crematorium, looking after our clients means doing the right thing, especially at a time when they need us most - this our number 1 priority so if making a real difference to people’s lives appeals to you, then please read on…
We pride ourselves on offering a dignified service that we ourselves would want for our faithful friends, giving every care and attention to the small details that matter the most, be it a final paw print or other bespoke wishes and requests. We treat all of our pets with the same dignity and respect, as we help them to cross over the rainbow bridge.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading providers of pet cremation services. Based at Whitley Brook Pet & Equine Crematorium, we are now looking for an empathetic and enthusiastic individual to join our experienced team as a Crematorium Operative.
No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support; we want to hear from you if you have:
- Empathy for others when they are in need
- Detail orientated to ensure all specific wishes are captured and carried out
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Previous experience of manual handling best practices would be advantageous, but training can and will be provided
- A full clean driving licence (Driving licence (Category B) and ADR licence (classes 6.1, 6.2) would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
What will you be doing?
- Operating and running the cremators on site at the crematorium, loading carrying out cremation and then processing the ashes of pets ranging from small animals to horses
- Liaising with clients, practices and customers and being an ambassador for the Crematorium showing empathy and care when collecting pets
- Responsible for carrying out maintenance and cleaning duties within the crematorium
- Maintaining and completing the appropriate paperwork for deliveries and collections
- Driving specifically planned routes (if required to cover a driver) to make routine collections of pets and clinical waste from veterinary surgeries and hospitals
In addition to a salary of £12.71 per hour, you will receive a range of benefits including:
- 25 days' annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
- Additional day's holiday for every full year worked (up to a maximum of 5 additional days)
- Company Pension Schem
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
