Bereavement Services Team Member (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a meaningful role as part of the Funeral Service Crew at Co-op, where you can help families during their difficult times. Enjoy training, benefits like holiday and pension schemes, and discounts while being part of a supportive community-focused environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products year-round

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holiday (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to customer needs, especially in emotional situations.
• Ability to perform manual lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collecting the deceased from various locations.
• Bearing coffins and driving funeral vehicles.
• Preparing coffins and engraving name plates.

Skills

Customer service sensitivity

Attention to detail

Compassion

Manual lifting

Job description

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 12-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew £12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts from 8am to 8pm. The role includes being part of the on-call rota. Location: 4 Lady Lane, Paisley, PA1 2LJ. No experience needed. You can apply via mobile with no CV required. Must have a full manual UK driver’s licence.
Help families say a proper goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.
No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, along with benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Responsibilities include: • collecting the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically • bearing coffins and driving funeral vehicles • maintaining equipment and vehicle cleanliness • preparing coffins and engraving name plates • preparing the deceased for viewings and funerals.
This role suits individuals who: • hold a full UK manual driving licence • have a sensitive approach to customer service and attention to detail • can react calmly and compassionately in emotional situations • can perform manual lifting tasks.
Why choose Co-op? Benefits include:
• 30% off Co-op branded products year-round
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• virtual GP and free eye tests
• career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• a friendly, supportive team
• access to Wagestream for earning a percentage of your pay as you go.
At Co-op, we’re proud to operate differently. As a large co-operative owned by millions, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, our social purpose has guided us to build a fairer world for members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities, celebrating differences, and reflecting the communities we serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to eligible disabled candidates.
We’ll ask about your interest in the scheme when you apply. For more details on our recruitment process, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.
Learn more about our diversity and inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.
As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks including DBS, media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We will also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will be conditional upon passing these checks.