Compassionate Funeral Service Operative – Driving & Care

Life Services Group; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus £300–£500

4% pension

Life assurance 2x salary

MyStaffShop discounts

Eyecare support

Flu jab reimbursement

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training

On-site parking

Job summary

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) in Trowbridge for a 30-hour-per-week role. You will support families and funeral directors, care for the deceased, and operate specialist vehicles. On-call shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.

Training and uniform are provided; no prior funeral experience is necessary. A full UK driving licence is essential, with on-going training and a professional, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Empathetic, professional and composed under pressure.
• Able to handle the deceased with care and respect.
• Reliable, flexible, including nights and weekends.

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.

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Empathy

Professional under pressure

Attention to detail

Reliability

客戶/Family liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internal systems

Job description

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) in Trowbridge for a 30-hour-per-week role. You will support families and funeral directors, care for the deceased, and operate specialist vehicles. On-call shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.

Training and uniform are provided; no prior funeral experience is necessary. A full UK driving licence is essential, with on-going training and a professional, supportive team environment.