Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for a part-time role to assist in funeral services. You will help families say goodbye to loved ones with required tasks including collections, driving, and preparations with comprehensive training provided. This position emphasizes compassion and professionalism, and a manual driver's license is essential.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is necessary.
• Sensitivity in customer service is important.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations with professionalism and empathy.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Compassionate approach

Manual lifting

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10.06.2025

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Closing date: 10-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part time 18.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, 3-4 hours per day, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, including being part of the on-call rota. Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7LY.
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.
You’ll 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.
No experience? No problem. 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.
At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.
What you’ll do
• Collect the deceased from various locations 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 for viewings and funerals
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 manual lifting and physical aspects of the role
Why Co-op?
You’ll get a benefits package including:
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support 24/7
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay access

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Building an inclusive work environment
We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for our teams to reflect the communities we serve.
If you have a disability, reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.
We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. We also conduct background checks, including DBS, adverse media, and social media screening.
Any employment offer is conditional upon passing these checks.