Funeral Operations Assistant - Short Term Position (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Funeral Operations Assistant to provide compassionate support in funeral services. This role offers part-time hours with flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and benefits such as a pension scheme and discounts. Join a supportive team dedicated to helping families create meaningful farewells.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Free eye tests

On-call support

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitivity and attention to detail needed for customer interaction.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional manner.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and prepare the deceased for viewings.

Skills

Customer service sensitivity

Attention to detail

Calmness in emotional situations

Manual lifting ability

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Funeral Operations Assistant - Short Term Position (Hiring Immediately), Middlesbrough

Client: Co-op

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 09-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts between Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, 3.75 hours per day, 5 days per week. Includes on-call rota. Location: Guisborough, TS14 6NT.

No experience needed. You can apply via mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

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

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, along with benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.

At Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner
• 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 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, doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday
• 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 Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

We’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative, community is at our core. Since 1844, we’ve aimed to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and 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, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria.

When applying, you’ll be asked if you'd like consideration under the scheme. We may also perform background checks, including DBS, media, and health assessments. Any employment offer will be conditional upon these checks.