Bereavement Support Team Member (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Bereavement Support Team Member in Staffordshire. The role involves supporting families during difficult times by collecting the deceased and managing their arrangements. Full training is provided, alongside competitive pay and various benefits, ensuring a supportive environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive customer service approach desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Calmness in emotional circumstances

Manual lifting

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Bereavement Support Team Member (Hiring Immediately), Staffordshire

Client: Co-op

Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, working varied shifts Monday to Friday. The role includes being part of the on-call rota. Location: 1 Park Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 8AX.

No experience needed. You can apply via mobile with no CV required.

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

Help families say 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 like a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain 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

Why Co-op?

Benefits include:

• 30% off Co-op branded products
• 10% off other brands
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

Co-op is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone, including disabled candidates through the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the recruitment process.

As part of your application, you'll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media review.