Funeral Service Crew: Driver & Care Specialist

Co-op Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products and other

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employercontrib

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Stream wage-access

Job summary

Co-op Group’s Funeralcare team is seeking a dedicated full-time Funeralcare operative in London. The role involves transporting and preparing the deceased with professionalism, dignity and respect, and working to health and safety standards. Training is provided, and candidates must have a full UK manual driving licence and be comfortable with on-call duties.

The position offers competitive salary, pension, staff discounts, and a range of Co-op benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role including lifting.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications.
• Empathetic and calm approach to customers in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations 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 and keep records updated.
• Safely lift and move coffins following health and safety guidance.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical capability

IT skills

Empathy and customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op Group’s Funeralcare team is seeking a dedicated full-time Funeralcare operative in London. The role involves transporting and preparing the deceased with professionalism, dignity and respect, and working to health and safety standards. Training is provided, and candidates must have a full UK manual driving licence and be comfortable with on-call duties.

The position offers competitive salary, pension, staff discounts, and a range of Co-op benefits.