Compassionate Funeral Service Technician - 12-Month Contract

Co-op Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development

Job summary

Fareham-based Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role is part-time (18.75 hours/week) with an on-call rota (1 in 6 weekends, 8am–8pm) and occasional weeknights (16:30–20:00).

Full UK manual driving licence required; no prior funeral industry experience needed as training is provided. You will collect the deceased, transport and prepare them for viewings, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and support families with care and dignity while adhering

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Empathetic, calm approach to customers in emotional situations.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed information to keep records updated.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins using proper handling techniques and health and safety guidance.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical ability

IT skills

Empathy / customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Fareham-based Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role is part-time (18.75 hours/week) with an on-call rota (1 in 6 weekends, 8am–8pm) and occasional weeknights (16:30–20:00).

Full UK manual driving licence required; no prior funeral industry experience needed as training is provided. You will collect the deceased, transport and prepare them for viewings, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and support families with care and dignity while adhering