Compassionate Funeral Service Specialist

DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days' annual leave

Yearly bonus £300-£500

4% matched pension

Life assurance at 2x salary

Staff discounts

EAP 24/7

Ongoing training

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dignity Funeral Directors in Bath is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families through one of life’s most sensitive moments. You’ll care for the deceased and assist Funeral Directors with ceremonies, enabling dignified, respectful farewells.

No prior funeral experience is required as full training, uniform and support are provided; you will work with a close-knit team and may join on-call duties including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Empathetic, professional and composed under pressure.
• Respectful and caring with families and colleagues.
• Physically capable of manual handling; comfortable with the deceased.

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 (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

Empathetic

Professional

Composed under pressure

Respectful and caring

Physically capable

Reliable and flexible

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Dignity Funeral Directors in Bath is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families through one of life’s most sensitive moments. You’ll care for the deceased and assist Funeral Directors with ceremonies, enabling dignified, respectful farewells.

No prior funeral experience is required as full training, uniform and support are provided; you will work with a close-knit team and may join on-call duties including nights and weekends.