Funeral Service Crew

Co-op; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cooperative company in Blyth is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to help families during sensitive times. This part-time role requires a full UK manual driving licence and the ability to perform physical tasks. Comprehensive training is provided, and employees benefit from discounts, holidays, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Up to 10% employer pension contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Money management app access

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional circumstances.
• Confidence using various technology devices.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased professionally and empathetically.
• Drive funeral vehicles and bear coffins on the day of the funeral.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and prepare coffins.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Good IT skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Calm and compassionate approach

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part time, 15 hours per week, varied shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday. Location: Blyth, NE24 1BU.

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.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. No previous experience required; we provide full training and ongoing support.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records consistently updated.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.

This role would suit people who have

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided.
• Good IT skills, with confidence to use a range of technology devices (e.g. computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners) and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems.
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic approach to customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, making sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

Why Co‑op?

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year‑round, as well as 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 our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. As one of the world’s largest co‑operatives, we work to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments that reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we offer interview opportunities to eligible applicants who apply through the scheme.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment (approx. 20 minutes). If successful, we’ll perform background checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of pre‑employment checks.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.