Compassionate Funeral Service Associate

CO-OP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays

Pension with up to 10% employerContrib

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare Bristol is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support compassionate care for the deceased and to work closely with your team to deliver a respectful, dignified service to families in our community.

No prior experience is required; you’ll need a full UK manual driving licence. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you build a rewarding career with Co-op Funeralcare. You’ll join a values-driven team focused on empathy, integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to learn and use new applications and systems.
• Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records consistently updated.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

IT skills

Empathy and customer service

Tools

Computers/Tablets/Smartphones

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare Bristol is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support compassionate care for the deceased and to work closely with your team to deliver a respectful, dignified service to families in our community.

No prior experience is required; you’ll need a full UK manual driving licence. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you build a rewarding career with Co-op Funeralcare. You’ll join a values-driven team focused on empathy, integrity and service.