Compassionate Funeral Service Operative | Driving & Care

Dignity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days annual leave

Yearly bonus up to £300–£500

4% matched pension

Life assurance 2x salary

On-site parking

Eyecare support

MyStaffShop discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dignity Funerals Ltd, Albany Road Care Centre, Camberwell, is seeking a Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families with dignity and care. You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors, drive specialist vehicles and join an on-call rota across London centres.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, empathy, reliability and the ability to work outside standard hours. Training, uniform and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Empathetic, professional and composed under pressure.
• Respectful and caring with colleagues and families.
• Physically capable of manual handling.
• Comfortable working directly with the deceased.
• Reliable and flexible, including outside standard hours.
• PC literate — Microsoft Office, Outlook and internal systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified, professional care for the deceased.
• Support Funeral Directors with seamless service and ceremonial work.
• Drive and maintain specialist vehicles (hearses, limousines, private ambulances).
• Keep vehicles and facilities presented to a high standard.
• Join the on-call rota (including nights/weekends).
• Bring the deceased into our care from homes, hospitals, hospices or public places.
• Prepare the deceased to family, religious or cultural wishes.
• Support chapel visits and family interactions calmly and respectfully.
• Carry out all duties involving the deceased with care and professionalism.

Skills

Driving Licence

Empathetic

Professional conduct

Physical fitness

Deceased handling

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Dignity Funerals Ltd, Albany Road Care Centre, Camberwell, is seeking a Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families with dignity and care. You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors, drive specialist vehicles and join an on-call rota across London centres.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, empathy, reliability and the ability to work outside standard hours. Training, uniform and support are provided.