Compassionate Funeral Service Driver (Part-Time)

Co-Op Company; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Eye tests

Career development opportunities

Discounts on Co-op products

Job summary

Co-op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew member in Scotland. The role involves collecting the deceased with empathy, handling coffins, and preparing for viewings, while maintaining equipment and records. Full training and extensive benefits are provided.

The position is part-time with a fixed shift pattern, a 18.75-hour week, and an on-call rota. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and candidates should be comfortable with the duties and responsibilities described.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role with training provided.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications and systems.
• Calm, compassionate approach to customer service and care duties.

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 cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily with accurate records.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safety guidelines.

Skills

Manual handling

Job description

Co-op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew member in Scotland. The role involves collecting the deceased with empathy, handling coffins, and preparing for viewings, while maintaining equipment and records. Full training and extensive benefits are provided.

The position is part-time with a fixed shift pattern, a 18.75-hour week, and an on-call rota. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and candidates should be comfortable with the duties and responsibilities described.