Funeral Service Crew

Co-op; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cooperative organization in Reading is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to help families say goodbye to their loved ones. This part-time position involves various responsibilities, including collecting the deceased and maintaining equipment. A full UK manual driving licence is required but no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP

Career development opportunities

Accessible work environment

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Calmness in emotional circumstances

Manual lifting ability

Job description

Funeral Service Crew £12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 16.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You will also be part of the on-call rota in Reading, Berkshire RG30 1EA.

No experience is needed, and you can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. You will 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. 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.

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.

This role would suit people who have

• 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).

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• 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 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 proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do.

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.