Funeral Service Crew

CO-OP; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Holidays

Pension

Employee support

Virtual GP

Eye tests

Career development

Stream app

Job summary

Co-op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew in Leeds, offering £13.24 per hour for 15 hours per week. The role involves on-call rota work across Leeds and surrounding areas. Training provided, with benefits including a strong pension scheme and staff discounts.

Must have a full UK manual driving licence and be comfortable with physical duties. Typical duties include transporting and preparing the deceased, maintaining equipment and records, and ensuring high standards of dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) with provided training.
• Good IT skills and ability to use various devices and systems.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotional situations, with strong customer service.
• Attention to detail and adherence to regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional manner.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles on the day of the funeral.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.
• Update client management systems with timely information.
• Safely lift and move coffins following health and safety guidance.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical ability to lift and move coff

Good IT skills

Calm empathetic customer service

Job description

Funeral Service Crew

Job Description Closing date: Funeral Service Crew £13.24 per hour plus benefits Part time 15 hours per week, varied shifts Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota Leeds, LS9 0RA, including travel to Heckmondwike, Dewsbury & Huddersfield areas You need a full manual UK's 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. Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. You don't need any previous experience in the funeral industry as we provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including 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.

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
• 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, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• 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.

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. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.