Compassionate Funeral Service Operative — Level 1 (On-Call)

Life Services Group; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank hols

Yearly bonus up to £300–£500

4% matched pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee discounts & eyecare

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training & apprenticeships

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative Level One in Frome to support families through highly sensitive moments. The role includes caring for the deceased, assisting Funeral Directors, and driving specialist vehicles, with on-call duties and weekend work.

Frome location at Adlams Funeral Directors offers full training, uniform and ongoing support. Compensation is £26,708.34 per year plus on-call payments, with potential benefits as described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Empathetic, professional and composed under pressure.
• Physically capable of manual handling.
• Comfortable working directly with the deceased.
• Reliable and flexible, including outside standard hours.

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

Empathy

Professional presentation

Manual handling

Dealing with deceased

Flexibility

PC literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative Level One in Frome to support families through highly sensitive moments. The role includes caring for the deceased, assisting Funeral Directors, and driving specialist vehicles, with on-call duties and weekend work.

Frome location at Adlams Funeral Directors offers full training, uniform and ongoing support. Compensation is £26,708.34 per year plus on-call payments, with potential benefits as described by the employer.