Compassionate Funeral Transport & Prep Driver

Co-op Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development

Wagestream access

Holidays pro rata

Job summary

Co-op Group in Great Tey (Colchester area) is hiring for a Funeralcare crew member on a part‑time basis (18.75 hours per week), with varied shifts Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and on‑call weekends and nights. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Typical duties include collecting the deceased, bearing coffins, driving funeral vehicles, preparing coffins and engravings, and assisting with viewings. You’ll work with professionalism, adhere to health and safety standards, and maintain

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting.
• Good IT skills and ability to use various devices.
• Empathetic, calm, and professional communication.
• Strong attention to detail to follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral day and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical fitness

IT skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op Group in Great Tey (Colchester area) is hiring for a Funeralcare crew member on a part‑time basis (18.75 hours per week), with varied shifts Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and on‑call weekends and nights. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Typical duties include collecting the deceased, bearing coffins, driving funeral vehicles, preparing coffins and engravings, and assisting with viewings. You’ll work with professionalism, adhere to health and safety standards, and maintain