Casual Funeral Service Assistant - Compassionate & Flexible

Life Services Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Staff discounts

Employee assistance

Training & apprenticeships

Free parking

Job summary

Dignity Funeral Directors is recruiting for a Casual Funeral Service Operative in Handsworth, Birmingham. You will support families and the funeral team, bearing coffins, setting up venues and driving specialist vehicles during services.

Join a compassionate, professional team with flexible hours. Full training and uniform are provided, with opportunities to work during peak periods as needed.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Compassionate, empathetic and professional.
• Understands the importance of presentation and discretion.
• Physically capable of manual handling, including lifting and carrying.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible, including short-notice availability.
• Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased.

Responsibilities

• Assisting at funeral services: bearing coffins, setting up venues, and supporting mourners.
• Driving and operating specialist vehicles such as hearses and limousines.
• Representing Dignity Funeral Directors with professionalism and empathy.
• Providing respectful, discreet support to families on the day.
• Maintaining ceremonial standards in appearance, conduct and service delivery.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Professionalism

Manual handling

Reliability

Discretion

Job description

Dignity Funeral Directors is recruiting for a Casual Funeral Service Operative in Handsworth, Birmingham. You will support families and the funeral team, bearing coffins, setting up venues and driving specialist vehicles during services.

Join a compassionate, professional team with flexible hours. Full training and uniform are provided, with opportunities to work during peak periods as needed.