Funeral Operative

Downtown Recruitment Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Funeral Operative in Thame to provide essential support in delivering respectful funeral services. Responsibilities include transporting the deceased, assisting with funeral preparations, and ensuring services run smoothly. The ideal candidate will possess a full clean driving licence and have a caring approach. The position requires availability for 24-hour on-call duty one week in four, with a competitive salary of £27,560 per annum.

Qualifications

• A full clean driving licence is required.
• Good timekeeping skills are essential.
• Comfortable with all aspects of funeral duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport the deceased.
• Prepare and maintain funeral vehicles, ensuring they are clean and presentable.
• Assist with funeral processions, including driving hearses.
• Prepare coffins, including dressing and placing the deceased.
• Carry out pallbearing duties when required.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to handle sensitive situations

Job description

109 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DZ

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My client based just outside of Thame are looking for a compassionate, professional and dedicated Funeral Operative to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential support in delivering respectful and dignified funeral services. You will be responsible for handling a range of duties, including transportation, assisting with funeral preparations and ensuring that all services run smoothly. This role requires a caring and professional approach and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion with excellent attention to detail. Key responsibilities will be to collect and transport the deceased. Prepare and maintain funeral vehicles, ensuring they are clean and presentable. Assist with funeral processions, including driving hearses and limousine vehicles. Assist in the preparation of coffins, including dressing and placing the deceased. Carrying out pallbearing duties when required. You must have a full clean driving licence, have good time keeping with good attention to detail. Be happy working as a team but also using your own initiative. Be comfortable with all aspects of funeral duties. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm however you must be available for 24 hours on call one week in four including the weekend (overtime given). DBS checks necessary. Salary 27,560 per annum.