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Cemetery Worker

On-site in Toledo·Added 2 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Santalucía

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Work mode: On-site, Toledo

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Skills

Cleaning

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum of 1 year of experience in masonry work.

Nice to have

Previous experience in the funeral sector is valued.

The role

Carrying out specific tasks of opening and closing niches/graves, and/or burial/exhumation work of remains in cemeteries, offering professionalism and maximum respect to families.

What you'll do

Performing burials in niches, using a mechanized platform to raise the coffins to the highest level or fixed platforms for the rest.
Performing exhumations to transfer the remains of a body to the coffin of a recently deceased family member, at the request of the families.
Burning the remains of plants and flowers left in the cemetery as a result of the burial, in a pit specifically designated for this purpose in an area of the cemetery intended for such use.
Carrying out cleaning and maintenance tasks of the cemetery.
Compliance with technical instructions for cemetery work.
Compliance with the standardized procedures established by the company (SOPs).
Other tasks assigned by supervisors.

[1] These are the generic tasks/functions that may vary depending on the specific characteristics of the center. Subject to modification/update.

Skills

Results orientation
Quality of service
Collaborative teamwork.
Problem solving.
Commercial and business orientation.

About Santalucía

Santalucía is a Spanish insurance group headquartered in Madrid, with a strong presence in the life, health, and funeral insurance sectors. It operates through a network of subsidiaries including Albia (funeral services), Accepta (assistance services), and Iris Global, offering a wide range of insurance and financial products. With over 4,000 employees, the group is one of the leading insurance providers in Spain, serving millions of customers through both direct and agency channels.

In Spain, Santalucía has offices and operations across multiple cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and others, with a significant focus on digital transformation and technology roles. The company is actively hiring for IT, data science, actuarial, and business analyst positions, as well as offering internships through its Senda program. For international professionals, Santalucía offers opportunities in a stable, established Spanish company with a strong local market presence, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency.

Industry: Insurance
Founded: 1933
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and 8 more

Good to know if you are moving

Santalucía is a large, established Spanish insurance group with over 4,000 employees, offering stability and long-term career prospects.
The company has a strong focus on digital transformation, with many open roles in IT, data science, and actuarial fields, which may be suitable for international tech professionals.
Most roles are based in Spain and require Spanish language proficiency, so international candidates should have at least a working level of Spanish.
Santalucía offers a structured internship program (Senda Becas) in various areas, which can be a good entry point for recent graduates.
The company operates in multiple sectors including insurance, funeral services, and assistance, providing diverse career opportunities.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Grupo Albia, we seek to incorporate people, both women and men, with a vocation for service, sensitivity, and professionalism to develop their career in the funeral sector, regardless of their previous background in the industry. Our commitment to equal opportunities and diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture

At ALBIA GEST. DE SERV.S.L.U, we work to guarantee real and effective equal opportunities that allow us to promote professional development and workplace diversity, in line with our commitment to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

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