Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Funeral Service Operative to join their compassionate End of Life services team. This role involves providing essential support to families during difficult times, ensuring the respectful handling of the deceased, and maintaining high standards of care. With a focus on empathy and resilience, you will be trained to perform various tasks, from transportation to assisting during services. Enjoy the flexibility of casual hours while making a meaningful impact in your community. Join a dedicated team committed to serving local families and providing exceptional care.

Benefits

20% store discount

Share incentive plan

Opportunities for skill development

In-house training

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving license required.
• No prior funeral industry experience necessary; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care and support families.
• Collect and prepare the deceased for services.
• Act as a conductor or bearer during funerals.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Compassion

Manual Handling

Job description

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Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours, Portsmouth

Client: Southern Co-op

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 84b062112665

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our End of Life services team as a Funeral Service Operative.

You will work on a casual basis (bank working) as needed, with shifts scheduled Monday to Friday and out-of-hours on an on-call rota.

Your role involves delivering compassionate end-of-life care, supporting families, and ensuring the smooth delivery of funerals, including collection, transportation, preparation of the deceased, and acting as a conductor or bearer during services. It is a physically and emotionally demanding role requiring empathy, resilience, and a compassionate approach.

We seek individuals passionate about helping others and building relationships. No prior funeral industry experience is necessary; we will provide full training and support your career development.

Requirements: A full, clean UK driving license for both manual and automatic vehicles. For vehicle insurance purposes, applicants must be over 25.

What to expect:

• Collecting and resting the deceased at funeral homes, sometimes in challenging locations.
• Assisting in dressing and preparing the deceased for viewing and placing into coffins or caskets.
• Driving vehicles carefully and maintaining vehicle condition.
• Acting as a bearer during funerals and removals.
• Supporting community relations and acting as an ambassador for our services.
• Manual handling involved.
• Demonstrating resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Showing empathy and compassion.
• Flexibility to support on-call services, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts, and covering for holidays and sickness.

Benefits include a 20% store discount, share incentive plan, and opportunities for skill development through apprenticeships and in-house training.

About Us:

We are an independent Co-op operating across southern England, managing convenience stores, funeral homes, crematoria, burial grounds, and a Starbucks franchise. Owned by our members, with over 4,000 colleagues, we are committed to sustainability and community service. Join us to be part of a family dedicated to serving local communities and putting people first.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check to comply with NAFD Funeral Director standards.

Apply promptly, as high application volumes may lead to early closure of the advert.