Compassionate Funeral Service Associate

Co-op; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Friendly, supportive team

Stream pay access

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare in Scunthorpe is seeking a part-time Funeral Service Crew member to support our funeral operations. The role involves driving, preparing the deceased for viewings, and assisting with transport and care with professionalism and respect.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided, plus access to a range of benefits and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Able to perform physical tasks and manual lifting with training provided.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications.
• Strong empathy and professionalism in handling bereaved families.
• Excellent 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.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical stamina

IT skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Computers/Tablets/Smartphones

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare in Scunthorpe is seeking a part-time Funeral Service Crew member to support our funeral operations. The role involves driving, preparing the deceased for viewings, and assisting with transport and care with professionalism and respect.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided, plus access to a range of benefits and a pension scheme.