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Crematorium Technician - Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr - SOA13153

Published by South Ayrshire Council
Ref: SOA13153 Published date: 08/10/2026 Closing date: 25/10/2026
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Location:

Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr

Salary:
£31,244.00 - £33,069.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours
Categories:

JOB DESCRIPTION

To carry out Cremations in accordance with the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000 and the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities Code of Cremation Practice, to perform chapel attendant duties, carry out ground maintenance duties, and to carry out other duties as and when directed by the Bereavement Services Officer and Service Lead Neighbourhood Services.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
  • Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
  • A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
  • Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 6.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is:

  • Monday - Friday plus 1 in 4 Saturdays (9.45am - 1.15pm)

 


Job Attachments

Job Description - Crematorium Technician (L6) - 011113.pdf

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Location

Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr


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