Chauffeur / Bearer

Ford Mears; Haslemere; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mears & Partners in Haslemere is seeking a professional Chauffeur/Bearer to support funeral services with empathy and discretion. You will be customer facing, arranging transport and assisting with preparation before ceremonies to ensure the highest standard of service.

The role involves a 40-hour week with an out-of-hours rota for evenings and weekends, with enhanced pay. A Full UK driving licence and good references are required.

Qualifications

• Good level of formal education.
• References will be obtained.
• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence (see Tools).

Responsibilities

• Provide chauffeur/bearer services for funeral ceremonies and processions.
• Assist with preparation before ceremonies to ensure dignified service.

Skills

Customer facing

Empathetic communication

Education

Good level of formal education

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

# Chauffeur / BearerCONTRACT TYPEFull-time, PermanentHOURS40 hours per weekSALARY£24,000 – £28,000LOCATIONHaslemereApply nowView all jobs## About the roleThis is an opportunity to join a well established, medium sized privately owned funeral company.The ideal candidate will be a well presented, courteous and respectful individual who will be a team player. The role will be customer facing, often dealing with clients coping in difficult times. You will offer an empathetic approach and a sympathetic understanding.This role will offer a variety of responsibilities covering many different elements of the funeral industry to ensure the preparation beforehand, and on the day of the funeral, means we are able to provide a service of the highest standard.There is some level of physical work involved in the role which will require the candidate to have a reasonable level of fitness.The normal working hours are 8:30 – 17:00 but you will also be expected to join our ‘out of hours’ rota for evenings and weekends. These extra duties or any overtime is paid at enhanced rates.The successful candidate will have suitable training for the role and in our company operating practices which are required to be maintained to the highest standard.## Requirements* Good level of formal education* References will be obtained* Previous industry experience preferred but not essential* Full UK driving licence## Application formJoin the Funeral Industry and start your career at Ford Mears & Partners today.Full Time Permanent £24,000 – £28,000 per annum G M Luff & Partners, 84 Lion Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JH