Funeral Service Crew (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-operative is hiring for a Funeral Service Crew role in Stoke-on-Trent. The position involves providing compassionate service and support to families, including tasks like transporting the deceased and maintaining equipment. Full training and support are provided, with no prior experience required.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service.
• Ability to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport the deceased with professionalism.
• Prepare for viewings and funerals.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Customer service sensitivity

Attention to detail

Compassion

Manual lifting capability

Job description

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Funeral Service Crew (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Co-op

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.40 per hour plus benefits

Part time 18.75 hours per week, working varied shifts Monday to Friday. You will also be part of the on-call rota.

Location: 1 Park Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 8AX

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.

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 (physical aspects of the role)

Why Co-op?

You’ll receive benefits such as:

• 30% off Co-op branded products
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• Discounts on Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is at our core. Since 1844, we’ve had a social purpose, working towards a fairer world for all.

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for our teams to reflect the communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When you apply, we’ll ask if you wish to be considered under this scheme.

Our recruitment process includes an online assessment (~20 minutes) and background checks such as DBS, adverse media, and occupational health. We may review social media activity as part of screening. Any employment offer is conditional upon passing these checks.