Funeral Service Crew — Part-Time Driver & Caregiver

Co-Op Company; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off Co-op products

Pension with employer contributions

Employee assistance programme

Annual leave 23 days pro rata

Discounts on Co-op services

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare in Bellshill is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support families and deliver dignified funeral services. The role involves collecting the deceased empathetically, bearing coffins, and ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained to high standards.

Full training is provided; no prior funeral-industry experience is required. The position offers a 30-hour week, on-call rota, and a benefits package including pension, holidays, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).
• Good IT skills and comfort with technology devices.
• Ability to stay calm and show empathy in emotional situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios 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 for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily with accurate records.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical ability

IT skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare in Bellshill is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support families and deliver dignified funeral services. The role involves collecting the deceased empathetically, bearing coffins, and ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained to high standards.

Full training is provided; no prior funeral-industry experience is required. The position offers a 30-hour week, on-call rota, and a benefits package including pension, holidays, and employee discounts.