Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Co-op Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned funeral service provider in Warrington seeks a Funeral Service Crew member on a 6-month fixed term contract. This part-time role includes varied shifts, and requires a full UK manual driving licence. Responsibilities involve collecting the deceased, maintaining facilities, and assisting with viewings. Benefits include 30% off products and a pension with employer contributions.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP access

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• A full UK manual driving licence is required for this role.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the job, including manual lifting.
• Good IT skills and confidence using technology devices.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally.
• Drive funeral vehicles and bear coffins during funerals.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and assist with viewings.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to perform manual lifting

Job description

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

£12.79 per hour plus benefits

Part time 18 hours per week, varied shifts over 5 days, Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota

Warrington, WA2 7LW

You need a full manual UK driver's licence for this job.

All positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased. Please consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

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.

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 (manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
• Good IT skills, confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners) and ability to learn 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, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round, and 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 offering 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.

Building an inclusive work environment

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 ways we work.

We are 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.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes.

If you’re successful, we’ll perform background checks as part of our pre‑employment screening process, including a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire to ensure you’re fit to perform the role. We’ll also review your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre‑employment screening checks.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.