Funeral Service Driver & Care Specialist

Co-op Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension with employer contributions

Staff discounts on Co-op products and

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Stream pay app access

Job summary

Co-op Group in London is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to join our team. You will be responsible for collecting the deceased, driving funeral vehicles, and preparing coffins with care and respect, while maintaining high health and safety standards.

This role includes an on-call rota, full training, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and staff discounts. A full UK manual driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role with training provided.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications and systems.
• Calm, compassionate approach to customers in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral day and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain 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 and keep records updated.
• Lift and move coffins safely using proper techniques and equipment.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Empathy and customer service

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Tools

Client management software

Job description

Co-op Group in London is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to join our team. You will be responsible for collecting the deceased, driving funeral vehicles, and preparing coffins with care and respect, while maintaining high health and safety standards.

This role includes an on-call rota, full training, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and staff discounts. A full UK manual driving licence is required.