Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Secondment

CO-OP; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cooperative in the UK seeks a Funeral Service Crew member for a part-time role. Responsibilities include collecting the deceased, preparing coffins, and driving funeral vehicles. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. The candidate must hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a compassionate approach. The role offers £12.79 per hour, training, and access to various benefits.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• No previous experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Calmness in emotional circumstances

Physical ability for manual tasks

Job description

Job Category: Funeralcare Operations

Job Description: Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Secondment

£12.79 per hour plus benefits
Part time 15 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 7am-8pm. The role includes being part of the on-call rota with occasional overnight coverage (8pm-8am).
Location: North Wales and Chester Mortuary, Deeside CH5 2NU

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.

We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.

What you'll do

1. Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner.
2. Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
3. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
4. Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
5. Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Candidate requirements

• 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 physical ability to perform manual lifting tasks.

About Co-op

As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, we've had a social purpose to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We're part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria.

During the application process, you'll be asked if you'd like to be considered under this scheme and if you need reasonable adjustments. More information is available at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

Pre-employment checks

Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health questionnaires. We will review your social media activity. Employment offers are conditional upon completing these checks.

Benefits

• 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).
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Supportive team environment and community impact.
• Access to Wagestream for pay management.