Compassionate Funeral Service Assistant (Casual)

Kallidus Recruit; St. Neots; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge – up to 22 days' paid

4% matched pension

MyStaffShop discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training and apprenticeships

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dignity Funeral Directors is looking for compassionate individuals to join our casual team in St Neots, supporting families during funeral services and behind the scenes.

As a Casual Funeral Service Operative you will assist at services, drive specialist vehicles, and maintain dignified, discreet standards while providing respectful support to families. No previous funeral care experience is required as full training and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Compassion, empathy and professionalism required.
• Discretion and presentation matter.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with hours, including short notice.
• 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 Funerals with professionalism and empathy.
• Providing respectful, discreet support to families on the day of the service.
• Maintaining ceremonial standards in appearance, conduct and service delivery.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Compassion

Empathy

Professionalism

Discretion

Manual handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Comfort with deceased

Job description

Dignity Funeral Directors is looking for compassionate individuals to join our casual team in St Neots, supporting families during funeral services and behind the scenes.

As a Casual Funeral Service Operative you will assist at services, drive specialist vehicles, and maintain dignified, discreet standards while providing respectful support to families. No previous funeral care experience is required as full training and uniform are provided.