Funeral Service Crew (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral service sector is seeking Funeral Service Crew members to provide essential support to families during difficult times. This full-time role includes competitive pay and benefits, with comprehensive training provided, as well as opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products year-round

10% off other brands in stores all year-round

Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

23 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities and apprenticeships

Access to Wagestream for money management

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license required.
• No previous experience needed; full training provided.
• Sensitivity in customer interactions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and maintain the cleanliness of vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Customer service skills

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04.06.2025

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Closing date: 09-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew £24,180 (£12.40 per hour) plus benefits. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days per week. As part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: Aberdeen, AB10 1UD.
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 and scenarios professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins 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

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 the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)

Why Co-op?
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round
• 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 our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support 24/7
• 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

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives owned by millions of members, community is at our core. Since 1844, we’ve had a social purpose, and everything we do helps build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and recognize the importance of reflecting the communities we serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. When applying, you’ll be asked if you want to be considered under this scheme. We will also ask if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
More information about our recruitment process and diversity commitments is available at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.
As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health questionnaires. We will also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will be conditional upon passing these checks.