Funeral Service Crew 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A leading funeral service organization in Wales is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for a part-time role. Responsibilities include collecting the deceased, driving funeral vehicles, and maintaining professional standards. No prior experience required as training will be provided. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.79 per hour and has various benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling physical tasks involving the deceased.
• Experience with technology devices for client management.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally.
• Drive funeral vehicles and bear coffins respectfully.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and manage viewings.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to perform manual lifting

Good IT skills

Calm and compassionate reaction in emotional circumstances

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Months Fixed Term contract

£12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part time 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm. Occasional night shifts (8pm-8am) and weekend on call rota. Location: Deeside, CH5 2NU.

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.

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. No previous experience in the funeral industry required – we provide full training and ongoing support. 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 confidence to use a range of technology devices (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, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

Why Co‑op?

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. We put people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a movement. 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 the 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’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 and our inclusion commitments.

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 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 such as 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.