Compassionate Funeral Service Crew — Part-Time Driver

Co-op; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Holidays

Pension

Employee Assistance

Virtual GP

Career development

Team support

Stream app

Job summary

Co-op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew member in Purley. The role involves collecting the deceased with empathy, handling coffins, and maintaining equipment and records. It includes on-call rota and part-time hours, with full training provided.

The position requires a full UK manual driving licence, physical capability for manual lifting, good IT skills, and the ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotional circumstances. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications.

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 updated.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques and health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.

Skills

Manual driving license

Physical ability

IT skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew member in Purley. The role involves collecting the deceased with empathy, handling coffins, and maintaining equipment and records. It includes on-call rota and part-time hours, with full training provided.

The position requires a full UK manual driving licence, physical capability for manual lifting, good IT skills, and the ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotional circumstances. Competitive benefits apply.