Funeral Operative

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run undertaking service in St Leonards is looking for a compassionate Funeral Operative. You will ensure services are delivered with dignity and assist grieving families with exceptional care. The role includes vehicle maintenance, respectful handling of the deceased, and offering support during ceremonies. A valid UK driving license is essential. Benefits include 25 days of holiday and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday

Pension

Xmas bonus

Performance bonus

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Perk Box

Qualifications

• Natural ability to support grieving families.
• Able to handle sensitive situations with grace.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle cleaning and maintenance to exceptional standards.
• Removal and care of the deceased in line with strict procedures.
• Preparation of deceased and coffins.

Skills

Compassionate and considerate

Emotionally stable

Organised and proactive

Respectful and discreet

Comfortable with physical tasks

Job description

• Position: Funeral Operative
• Salary: £28,000
• Location: St Leonards
• Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (includes on call rota)
• Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday, pension, Xmas bonus, performance bonus, staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme and Perk Box

One of the longest established family-run Undertakers is looking for a caring, emotionally resilient, and highly professional Funeral Operative to join its dedicated team. This is a deeply meaningful role that requires not only practical skill but also profound empathy and respect for those experiencing loss.

As a Funeral Operative, you will play a vital part in ensuring services are delivered with dignity, precision, and compassion. From the respectful removal and preparation of the deceased to supporting grieving families during funeral ceremonies, your presence will bring comfort and reassurance at a time when it’s needed most.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle cleaning and maintenance to exceptional standards
• Removal and care of the deceased in line with strict procedures and sensitivity
• Preparation of deceased (excluding embalming) and coffins
• Pall-bearing and funeral driving duties
• Maintaining sanitary and hygienic working environments
• Accurate data entry and care record updates
• Participation in out-of-hours call-out rota
• Supporting families and care homes with professionalism and empathy
• Adhering to GDPR and infection control policies

Requirements

• Compassionate and considerate, with a natural ability to support grieving families
• Emotionally stable able to handle sensitive situations with grace
• Organised and proactive, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to changing daily needs
• Respectful and discreet always upholding the dignity of the deceased
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and driving
• A full, valid UK car driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday, pension, Xmas bonus, performance bonus, staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme and Perk Box

You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, humanity, and excellence. If you believe you have the compassion and professionalism to serve families during their most difficult moments, please apply.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.