Funeral Service Driver & Care Team Member

4695 Broadford; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off Co-op products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays

pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Free eye tests

Career development / apprenticeships

Stream pay access

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew in Harrogate. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a rota covering Monday to Sunday 8am–8pm and on-call duties. The salary is £25,818 per year plus benefits, and full training is provided.

You’ll collect and transport the deceased, bear coffins, prepare coffins for viewings, maintain equipment, and keep records up to date. A full UK manual driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• You’ll need a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting).
• Good IT skills, with the confidence to use a range of technology devices and learn new applications.
• Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies are followed.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations 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 in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications daily and input timely information.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following health and safety guidance.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Physical fitness

IT skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare is hiring a Funeral Service Crew in Harrogate. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a rota covering Monday to Sunday 8am–8pm and on-call duties. The salary is £25,818 per year plus benefits, and full training is provided.

You’ll collect and transport the deceased, bear coffins, prepare coffins for viewings, maintain equipment, and keep records up to date. A full UK manual driving licence is required.