Compassionate Funeral Service Technician (12-Month)

Co-op; Torquay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

23 days holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Co-op products

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Taunton. The role involves collecting the deceased, transporting them with care, preparing coffins and viewing arrangements, and maintaining equipment and vehicles to high standards.

No previous funeral industry experience is required as full training is provided. You’ll need a full UK manual driving licence, be physically able to lift and move coffins, and show empathy and attention to detail in every

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role, including lifting.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new apps and systems.
• Empathetic, calm and compassionate approach to customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral day and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications, inputting timely information.
• Follow safety guidelines to prevent injuries during handling.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Taunton. The role involves collecting the deceased, transporting them with care, preparing coffins and viewing arrangements, and maintaining equipment and vehicles to high standards.

No previous funeral industry experience is required as full training is provided. You’ll need a full UK manual driving licence, be physically able to lift and move coffins, and show empathy and attention to detail in every