Funeral Service Driver & Care Team Member

Co-op; Shotton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products and other

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for Deeside. The 15-hour per week role includes collecting the deceased, transporting coffins, preparing for viewings, and ensuring high standards of care and safety.

On-call rota covers Saturday and Sunday 8am–8pm, with no prior funeral industry experience required as full training is provided. The role emphasises empathy, professionalism, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role; training provided.

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 cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.
• Maintain client management applications daily with detailed information.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Physical ability

IT skills

Empathy & composure

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for Deeside. The 15-hour per week role includes collecting the deceased, transporting coffins, preparing for viewings, and ensuring high standards of care and safety.

On-call rota covers Saturday and Sunday 8am–8pm, with no prior funeral industry experience required as full training is provided. The role emphasises empathy, professionalism, and adherence to health and safety standards.