Funeral Operations Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Funeral Operations Assistant in South Ayrshire to provide compassionate support in funeral services. The role includes collecting and preparing the deceased, maintaining equipment, and being part of a supportive team. Full training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Endless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service is necessary.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased professionally and empathetically.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Compassion

Physical Fitness

Job description

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Funeral Operations Assistant (Hiring Immediately), South Ayrshire

Client: Co-op

Location: South Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, 3 days out of 7. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: 135 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8BX.

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations and scenarios professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

This role would suit people who have

• A full UK manual driving licence
• A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)

Why Co-op?

• 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 advice and support, 24/7
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
• Access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognize the importance of reflecting the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, which means we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. When you apply, we’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under this scheme. We’ll also ask if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

More about the Disability Confident scheme and our diversity and inclusion commitments can be found at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes.

If successful, we’ll perform background checks, including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health questionnaires to ensure you’re fit for the role. We’ll also review your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon completing these pre-employment screening checks.