Compassionate Funeral Service Operative: Driving & Care

Life Services Group; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days annual leave

Annual bonus £300-£500

4% matched pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Staff discounts

Eyecare support

Flu jab reimbursement

24/7 EAP

Ongoing training & apprenticeships

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Life Services Group is seeking a Funeral Service Operative (Level One) at Nottingham Care Centre, Sutton In Ashfield, to support families with compassionate end-of-life care.

The role involves caring for the deceased, assisting Funeral Directors, and handling ceremonial duties across rotating shifts in a full-time permanent position. Training is provided with progression opportunities within the group.

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).
• No previous funeral experience is needed — full training, uniform and support 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), including collection and transfer of the deceased.
• Bring the deceased into our care from homes, hospitals, hospices or public places.
• Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) 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

Full UK Driving Licence

Empathetic

Professional

Composed under pressure

Respectful

Manual handling

Comfortable with deceased

Reliable & flexible

PC literate

Job description

Life Services Group is seeking a Funeral Service Operative (Level One) at Nottingham Care Centre, Sutton In Ashfield, to support families with compassionate end-of-life care.

The role involves caring for the deceased, assisting Funeral Directors, and handling ceremonial duties across rotating shifts in a full-time permanent position. Training is provided with progression opportunities within the group.