Bereavement Support Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a Funeral Service Crew member, supporting families in their time of need. This part-time role offers flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and a competitive salary, with additional benefits that promote work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service expected.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional circumstances necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased in a professional manner.
• Drive funeral vehicles and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare coffins and prepare the deceased for viewings.

Skills

Empathy

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

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 between 8am and 8pm. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Shieldhall, G51 4TQ.

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 a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner
• 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 tasks

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 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 with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for early pay access

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 had a social purpose, helping 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 can reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate if you wish to be considered under this scheme when applying.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes.

If successful, we’ll conduct background checks including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health assessments. We will also review your social media activity. Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing these checks.