Funeral Operations Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in funeral services is seeking a Funeral Operations Assistant in Harrogate for a part-time role. The position offers £12.40 per hour, no experience needed, with full training provided. Responsibilities include caring for the deceased, supporting families, and maintaining a compassionate service in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op products in stores

10% off other brands in stores

Discounts on Co-op products and services

23 days holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail.
• Calm and compassionate in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate customer service

Job description

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Funeral Operations Assistant (Hiring Immediately), York

Client: Co-op

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7LY

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 10-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, 5 days, 3-4 hours per day, with a variety of shifts Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Includes on-call rota. Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7LY.

No experience needed. You can apply easily via mobile — no CV required.

Requirements: Full manual UK driver’s licence.

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

No experience? No problem. We provide full training, ongoing support, and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.

Responsibilities:

• Collect the deceased from various locations 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

Candidate profile:

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
• Calm and compassionate in emotional situations
• Ability to perform manual lifting

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co-op products in stores
• 10% off other brands in stores
• Discounts on Co-op products and services
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, including those with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Application process includes an online assessment (~20 minutes) and background checks, including DBS, media checks, and health questionnaire. Any employment offer is conditional on these checks.