Funeral Service Driver & Care Specialist

Heart of England Co-operative Society; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Co‑operative Travel discounts

Enhanced annual leave

Eye care

Job summary

Heart of England Co-operative Funerals is seeking a Funeral Service Operative based at our Rugby care centre to provide compassionate care when bringing the deceased into our care and during funeral transport.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a 39-hour core week with on-call, weekend hours, and the ability to work under pressure; training will be provided, and background checks including DBS may apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rota.
• Experience in funeral industry preferred but training provided.
• Caring and empathetic with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be ambassador for the business at all times.
• Dignified and respectful care of the deceased.
• Bringing the deceased into our care.
• Driving and bearing on funerals, to exacting standards.
• Delivering the highest standards of client care.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

5 years driving

Excellent client service

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Physically fit

Flexible and dependable

Basic IT skills

Team player

Job description

Heart of England Co-operative Funerals is seeking a Funeral Service Operative based at our Rugby care centre to provide compassionate care when bringing the deceased into our care and during funeral transport.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a 39-hour core week with on-call, weekend hours, and the ability to work under pressure; training will be provided, and background checks including DBS may apply.