Compassionate Funeral Service Assistant (Part-Time)

Co-op Group; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

Co-op Group is recruiting a part-time Funeral Service Crew member in Hull (HU9 3DQ). You will collect the deceased, transport coffins, and support viewings with dignity and care.

Roles include lifting, equipment maintenance, and precise record-keeping, with full training provided and on-call duties across a flexible schedule. No prior funeral industry experience is required; comprehensive benefits include pension, discounts on Co-op products, and employee wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (e.g. lifting) with training provided.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications.
• Calm, compassionate approach to customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management records with timely information.

Skills

UK manual licence

Physical capability

IT literacy

Empathy

Attention to detail

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Printers

Scanners

Job description

Co-op Group is recruiting a part-time Funeral Service Crew member in Hull (HU9 3DQ). You will collect the deceased, transport coffins, and support viewings with dignity and care.

Roles include lifting, equipment maintenance, and precise record-keeping, with full training provided and on-call duties across a flexible schedule. No prior funeral industry experience is required; comprehensive benefits include pension, discounts on Co-op products, and employee wellbeing support.