Bereavement Support Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Co-op as a Funeral Service Crew member in Falkirk. This full-time role offers essential support to families during a difficult time, with full training provided. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits including discounts, holidays, and a pension scheme, while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays pro-rata

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Ability to perform manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally.
• Bear coffins and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Prepare coffins and the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Empathy

Physical fitness

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10.06.2025

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Closing date: 09-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew £24,180 (£12.40 per hour) plus benefits. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As part of this role, you’ll also participate in the on-call rota. Location: Falkirk, FK1 1RQ.

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Join us today at the Co-op and be part of something meaningful.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations and scenarios professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

This role would suit people who have

• A full UK manual driving licence
• A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
• The ability to perform manual lifting and physical tasks

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7
• Virtual GP services and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• A friendly, supportive team making a difference in the community
• Access to Wagestream for earning a percentage of your pay as you go

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by millions, community is at our core. Since 1844, we’ve aimed to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. We also conduct background checks, including DBS and media checks, if you’re successful.