Funeral Service Crew

CO-OP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave: 23 days pro rata

Employee support programmes

Pension contributions

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare in the United Kingdom seeks a Funeral Service Crew member in Cambridge. You will collect the deceased, bear coffins, drive funeral vehicles and prepare coffins with dignity and care.

Training and equipment are provided. A full UK manual driving licence is essential. You will support a respectful, seamless service while maintaining records and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting.
• Demonstrated empathy and respectful customer service.
• Good IT skills and ability to use devices and apps.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with records.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles on funeral days.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles and prepare coffins.

Skills

Full UK manual licence

Physical fitness

Empathy

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

You'll need a full manual UK driver's licence for this job. Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties - the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for. Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards., At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today. 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

What you’ll bring

• a full UK manual driving licence, Our Funeral Service Crew help with the funeral and care for the deceased. You'll work closely with your team to provide a seamless, sensitive service. And you don't need experience - just a full UK driver's licence. We'll give you all the support you need to help build your career with Co-op Funeralcare.
• 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?

At Co-op Funeralcare, we're proud to support people during their most difficult moments.

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Empathy
• Compassion

Our culture

Smiling at work is easy when you see the difference you make. And our funeralcare colleagues take pride in positively impacting our communities At Co-op you'll be welcomed and included, cared for inside and outside of work, and empowered by supportive leaders. We're all in this together and at Co-op, we always look out for each other. We'll do all we can to help you create a great work/life balance. If you experience abuse or harassment in the workplace, we'll support you. Your manager won't solve all your problems, but they'll understand and empower you.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• 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 Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Holidays starting from 31 days holiday per year (includes bank holidays)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexibility - we'll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

• Holidays starting from 31 days holiday per year (includes bank holidays)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexibility - we'll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships