Compassionate Funeral Service Driver

Co-op Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products and other2

Pension scheme (employer contributions

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Stream pay access

Friendly team

Job summary

The Co-op Group in Watford is seeking a funeral service crew member. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with a Monday-to-Sunday rota 8am–8pm and on-call weekends. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and the role includes physical duties such as lifting and moving coffins.

You will prepare, transport and care for the deceased with dignity and respect, support families, and maintain records. Training is provided along with a competitive salary, pension, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role, including manual lifting.

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 equipment and facilities including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications with timely information.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual handling

IT literacy

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

The Co-op Group in Watford is seeking a funeral service crew member. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with a Monday-to-Sunday rota 8am–8pm and on-call weekends. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and the role includes physical duties such as lifting and moving coffins.

You will prepare, transport and care for the deceased with dignity and respect, support families, and maintain records. Training is provided along with a competitive salary, pension, and staff discounts.