Funeral Service Crew - Flexible hours and comprehensive training provided (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow seeks compassionate individuals to join the Funeral Service Crew. This part-time role offers flexible hours with comprehensive training, enabling you to assist families during their most difficult times. Enjoy a competitive salary and substantial employee benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in Co-op stores

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• No experience necessary, full training provided.
• Ability to perform manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased and assist with funerals.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Calmness under pressure

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Funeral Service Crew - Flexible hours and comprehensive training provided (Hiring Immediately), Glasgow

Client: Co-op

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 12-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew - £12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts between 8am and 8pm. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: Shieldhall, G51 4TQ.

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 benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on 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 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

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co-op branded products
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension 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
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

We’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants with disabilities. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring fair consideration for disabled candidates.

As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, media checks, and health screening. Social media activity may also be reviewed.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening.