Funeral Service Crew 6 month fixed term contract

4695 Broadford; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10% employer

23 days holidays pro rata

Discounts on Co-op products

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Co-op is recruiting a Funeral Service Crew member for a 6 month fixed‑term contract in Wigan. This part‑time role (18.75 hours per week) includes on‑call duties and full training, with a starting salary of £13.24 per hour plus benefits.

You’ll need a full UK manual driving licence and must be able to handle physical duties safely and professionally. You’ll support families and contribute to a respectful, compassionate service, with access to Co‑op’s wide range of benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, with training provided.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new apps and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral days and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.
• Maintain client management applications and keep records updated.
• Safely lift and move coffins following safety guidelines.

Skills

Empathy & customer service

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Tools

IT systems

Mobile devices

Job description

Funeral Service Crew 6 month fixed term contract

£13.24 per hour plus benefits

Part time 18.75 hours per week, 3.75 per day, 5 days per week Monday to Sunday 8am - 8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota

Wigan, WN6 7BP

You'll need a full manual UK 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

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.

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 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. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check 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.