Funeral Service Associate (Driver)

Co-op Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension with employer contributions

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Stream app access

Job summary

Co-op in Aberdeen is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support families by preparing, transporting and caring for the deceased with dignity and professionalism. No prior funeral industry experience is required as full training and a range of staff benefits are provided, including a competitive salary and pension.

The role includes an on-call rota, with evenings and weekends, and a 37.5 hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting.
• Comfort with direct contact with the deceased as part of duties.
• Ability to use IT tools and manage records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, 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 the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications with timely information.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical capability (manual lifting)

IT skills

Empathy and customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Computers and tablets

Printers / scanners

Job description

Co-op in Aberdeen is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support families by preparing, transporting and caring for the deceased with dignity and professionalism. No prior funeral industry experience is required as full training and a range of staff benefits are provided, including a competitive salary and pension.

The role includes an on-call rota, with evenings and weekends, and a 37.5 hour work week.