Funeral Operations Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in funeral services seeks a Funeral Operations Assistant in North Yorkshire. This part-time role requires no prior experience and offers training, focusing on assisting families with care and dignity. Candidates must have a full UK manual driver’s license and demonstrate compassion in their service. Join a supportive team and enjoy a fantastic benefits package while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service and attention to detail.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased professionally and empathetically.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and the deceased for viewings.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Compassion

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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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 a week, 3-4 hours per day, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. As part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7LY

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 a range of Co-op products and services.

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. 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 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

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?

You’ll get 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 offering 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 providing early access to a percentage of your pay

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 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 aim to create 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 to 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.

We’ll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If invited to the recruitment process, let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments. More information about our recruitment process can be found at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

Learn more about the Disability Confident scheme and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, taking approximately 20 minutes. Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We will also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will be conditional upon completing these checks.