Funeral Service Crew

4695 Broadford; Sefton; Vor Ort; GBP 10.300 - 10.450; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discount

Holidays

Pension

Wellbeing support

Virtual GP

Eye tests

Career development

Supportive team

Pay app access

Zusammenfassung

Co‑op is hiring a Funeral Service Crew in Southport. Part-time role 15 hours per week, with shifts Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and on-call weekends, one week in eight. Full training provided and you’ll help families say goodbye with dignity.

You’ll collect the deceased, bear coffins, drive funeral vehicles, prepare coffins, and keep records up to date. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and you’ll work with empathy in a supportive team.

Qualifikationen

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to perform physical tasks (manual lifting) with provided training and equipment
• Good IT skills and ability to use a range of devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners) and learn new applications
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in emotional situations with a customer-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies are followed

Aufgaben

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations in a professional and empathetic manner
• Bear coffins on funeral day 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, input detailed and timely information to keep records updated
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques and health and safety guidance

Kenntnisse

Full UK driving licence

Jobbeschreibung

Funeral Service Crew

£13.24 per hour plus benefits

Part time 15 hours per week, varied shifts Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota including weekends, 1 week in every 8

Southport, PR9 9RZ

You’ll need a full UK manual 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. 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

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?

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.

Building an inclusive work environment

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co‑op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co‑op.