Compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level 1) Part Time

Life Services Group; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off up to 25 days + bank holidays

Pension matching 4%

Employee rewards platform

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training and apprenticeship pathways

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) at F.W Jones Funeral Directors in Chippenham. This part-time role (20 hours per week) includes on-call duties, weekend coverage and driving responsibilities as part of a dedicated team supporting families during difficult times.

The position offers a structured training path, uniform provision and opportunities to grow within the Life Services Group in a role that truly matters to families across the UK.

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.
• Professional, dignified presentation.
• 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), 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

Driving Licence

Empathetic

Professional demeanour

Manual handling

Deceased care

Reliable

PC literacy

Job description

Life Services Group is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) at F.W Jones Funeral Directors in Chippenham. This part-time role (20 hours per week) includes on-call duties, weekend coverage and driving responsibilities as part of a dedicated team supporting families during difficult times.

The position offers a structured training path, uniform provision and opportunities to grow within the Life Services Group in a role that truly matters to families across the UK.