Job Description

Crematorium OfficerJob description

Margam Crematorium requires a Crematorium Officer. The post is contracted to 36 hours Tuesday to Saturday. The hours are as follows:

Tuesday to Thursday is 9-5, Friday 9-4.30 and Saturday 9-4.

The role involves providing an efficient and respectful service to bereaved families. The post holder will also be required to complete the crematorium technicians training scheme (CTTS) and undertake cremations as required. The post holder will also need to work in an office environment and act as chapel attendant when required. The post holder will also be expected to work bank holidays.

If applicants wish to visit Margam Crematorium prior to applying, they are welcome to contact the Principal Officer - Margam Crematorium Tracey Banfield on 01639 883570.

If you require further information or for an informal discussion and visit to the facility, please contact Tracey Banfield on 01639 883570 or email t.banfield@npt.gov.uk

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

You may apply online at the Authority's website www.npt.gov.uk/jobs or contact the HR Recruitment Team by e-mail at jobs@npt.gov.uk or by telephone (01639) 686837 quoting the post title and reference number.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

Closing date:

21st July 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,109.00-29,247.00 per year

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ04300