Funeral Operations Assistant - Short Term Position (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral services sector is hiring a Funeral Operations Assistant in York. This role requires no prior experience as full training is provided. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, a supportive team environment, and various employee benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Sensitive approach to customer service.
• Able to react calmly in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Compassion

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

Client: Co-op

Location: York

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: 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. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: Guisborough, TS14 6NT.

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.

At 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 cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care 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 and other physical aspects of the role.

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products all year-round.
• 10% off other brands in our 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 environment.
• Access to Wagestream for pay access.

We’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by millions, 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 our teams to reflect the communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When you apply, you’ll be asked if you wish to be considered under this scheme.

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