Funeral Service Crew

Co-op Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-operative in Edinburgh is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member. This part-time position offers competitive pay of £12.79 per hour and requires a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include transporting the deceased and providing compassionate service to families. The role comes with extensive training, benefits including pension contributions, and discounts on products. Ideal candidates will exhibit sensitivity, attention to detail, and the ability to handle physical tasks.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Endless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• You must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• A sensitive approach and good attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Calmness in emotional situations

Physical capability for manual lifting

Job description

Overview

Funeral Service Crew
£12.79 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You’ll also be part of the on call rota. Edinburgh EH16 5UY

No experience needed. 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.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. 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 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

What we’re looking for

• A full UK manual driving licence
• A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)

Benefits

• 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round
• 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 with confidential advice and support 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

About Co-op and Inclusion

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. We’re one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, with community at the heart of what we do. We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, and we’ll offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. We’ll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and about diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application you’ll complete an online assessment (about 20 minutes). If successful, pre-employment screening will include a DBS check, adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We’ll also check your social media activity. Any offer of employment is conditional upon these checks.