Compassionate Funeral Transport Driver

CO-OP; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development opportunities

Paystream app access

Job summary

CO-OP Funeralcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a Funeralcare Support role requiring a full UK manual driving licence. Training is provided; duties include transporting and preparing the deceased with dignity and professionalism, while maintaining equipment and records.

The position involves lifting, driving funeral vehicles, and on-call duties. A supportive benefits package includes a competitive salary, pension, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• No prior funeral-industry experience needed; full training and ongoing support provided.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).
• Good IT skills; ability to learn and use new applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations 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 and keep records up to date.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins using safe techniques and handling equipment.

Skills

Driving licence

IT skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Smartphones

Job description

CO-OP Funeralcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a Funeralcare Support role requiring a full UK manual driving licence. Training is provided; duties include transporting and preparing the deceased with dignity and professionalism, while maintaining equipment and records.

The position involves lifting, driving funeral vehicles, and on-call duties. A supportive benefits package includes a competitive salary, pension, and staff discounts.