Funeral Service Crew - No prior experience necessary, with comprehensive training provided (Hir[...]

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral services sector is hiring a Funeral Service Crew member in South Ayrshire, with no prior experience needed due to comprehensive training provided. This part-time role includes collecting the deceased, maintaining facilities, and providing support to bereaved families, with benefits like discounts on Co-op products and a pension scheme available.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays pro-rata

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service needed.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

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Funeral Service Crew - No prior experience necessary, with comprehensive training provided (Hiring Immediately), South Ayrshire

Client: Co-op

Location: South Ayrshire, 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, 3 days out of 7. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota.

Location: 135 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8BX

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. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically
• 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 in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores
• 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 for confidential support 24/7
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team
• Access to Wagestream for earning a percentage of your pay as you earn it

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative, owned by members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, we’ve aimed to build a fairer world for all.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to qualified disabled candidates. Please indicate if you'd like consideration under this scheme when applying.

Further information about our recruitment process and commitments to diversity can be found at jobs.coop.co.uk.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes.

If successful, background checks including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health questionnaires will be performed. We’ll also review your social media activity. Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.