Funeral Service Crew

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to assist with the compassionate handling of deceased individuals. This part-time role involves collecting, preparing, and transporting the deceased, ensuring professional service. A full UK manual driving licence and ability for physical tasks are essential. This position offers competitive pay, numerous employee benefits, and a chance to join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A full UK manual driving licence is required.
• The ability to perform physical tasks safely is essential.
• Good IT skills and confidence in using technology devices.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Drive funeral vehicles and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Manual lifting

Good IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts Sunday - Saturday 8am - 8pm. As part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota Bolton, BL1 8DW.

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.

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 the 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?

• 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.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre‑employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre‑employment screening checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.