Funeral Service Operative Casual Hours

Funeral Partners; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A funeral service provider is seeking a Casual Funeral Service Operative in Crawley. Responsibilities include providing reassurance to families, assisting with the care of deceased individuals, and participating in funeral services. A full driving licence is required, and the role offers varied hours to fit around other commitments. Benefits include life assurance, pension, and holiday pay. This role is ideal for those looking for flexible working opportunities in a sensitive and respectful environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid average holiday pay

Full uniform

Christmas Voucher

Qualifications

• Ability to drive company vehicles with a full driving licence.
• Experience or willingness to provide support during sensitive situations.
• Reliable and trustworthy individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance and support to families during processes.
• Assist in the care and handling of loved ones.
• Participate in funeral services and pallbearing.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Job Title & Details

• Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours
• Pay: £13.08 per hour
• Location: The Martins Funeral Directors – Crawley RH11 9BA
• On Call / Out of hours Rota

About Us

At Funeral Partners we offer a sensitive professional service to the families in our care and we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.

Opportunity

The Martins Funeral Directors – Crawley are currently looking for a casual Funeral Service Operative. The hours are varied and there is the opportunity to fit the role around your other commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance to families and support them through the process.
• Assist with bringing loved ones into our care.
• Work behind the scenes in the mortuary, fitting coffins and dressing the deceased.
• Participate in funeral services, pallbearing and ensuring everything proceeds smoothly.
• Drive company vehicles – a full driving licence required.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours and on‑call rota, allowing you to earn additional payments.

Important Information

Hourly rate includes a £0.60 per hour Weighting Allowance.

To ensure your application is considered, please fully complete the online application form and include your employment, education and gaps history for the last 5 years. Uncomplete applications will not progress.

Equal Opportunity

Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on or via email for any assistance.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid average holiday pay for casual colleagues
• Full uniform for all branch colleagues
• Christmas Voucher

Commitments

Comprehensive training for all roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.

Permanent colleagues: 23 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with service – plus bank holidays.

Casual colleagues: Paid average holiday pay.

Employment Type

Temporary (casual)