Embalmer

Co-op; Poole; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Co-op as an Embalmer in Poole, providing compassionate service while preparing the deceased to ensure a respectful final tribute. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £36,504 per annum and various benefits, including discounts, a robust pension, and substantial career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities, including apprenticeships

Access to Wagestream for financial flexibility

Qualifications

• Qualified Embalmer with BIE membership required.
• Practical experience in the field is essential.
• Caring nature and emotional maturity needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic service to clients.
• Prepare the deceased and conduct assessments.
• Maintain high standards in all tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Education

BIE qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Embalmer £36,504 per annum (£18.72 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Poole, Dorset and Fareham, Hampshire

Applicants must be an existing qualified Embalmer with British Institute of Embalmers (BIE) membership

We’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op Funeralcare team. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus we need, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.

In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and other retailer’s products and services.

What you’ll do

1. Provide an empathetic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and religions.
2. Prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments daily.
3. Support colleagues in understanding the benefits of embalming.
4. Maintain high standards, detail, and accuracy in all tasks.
5. Build strong relationships within the community and act as a trusted ambassador for Co-op.

This role would suit someone who has

• A BIE (British Institute of Embalmers) qualification (or equivalent).
• A practical can-do attitude and flexible approach.
• A caring nature and emotional maturity.
• The ability to think quickly and prioritize effectively.
• An appreciation that delivering a perfect final tribute is a one-time opportunity.

Why Co-op?

Enjoy a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7.
• Virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• Access to Wagestream for financial flexibility.

At Co-op, community is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a cooperative owned by millions of members, with a social purpose since 1844, striving to build a fairer world.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone. We aim to create an environment where all colleagues have equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

We will ask if you wish to be considered under the scheme when you apply. If successful, background checks including DBS and health assessments will be performed. We will also review your social media activity as part of pre-employment screening.