Funeral Service Operative I — Compassionate Care

Life Services Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days annual leave

4% matched pension

MyStaffShop discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training and apprenticeship avenues

Free on-site parking

Job summary

J Rymer Funeral Directors in York is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families during difficult moments. You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors with ceremonies, and drive specialist vehicles in a full-time, permanent role.

Full UK driving licence is essential, with training provided. The role requires empathy, reliability and a respectful, professional demeanor, including out-of-hours work. On-site parking is available at many locations.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Empathetic, professional and composed under pressure.
• Physically capable of manual handling.
• Reliable and flexible, including outside standard hours.
• Comfortable working directly with the deceased.
• PC literate – Microsoft Office, Outlook and internal systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified, professional care for the deceased.
• Support Funeral Directors with seamless service and ceremonial work.
• Drive and maintain specialist vehicles (hearses, limousines, private ambulances).
• Keep vehicles and facilities presented to a high standard.
• Join the on-call rota (including nights/weekends).
• Bring the deceased into our care from homes, hospitals, hospices or public places.
• Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) to family, religious or cultural wishes.
• Support chapel visits and family interactions calmly and respectfully.
• Carry out all duties involving the deceased with care and professionalism.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Empathetic and professional

Physically capable of manual handling

Reliable and flexible

Comfortable working with the deceased

PC literate - Microsoft Office, and OL

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

J Rymer Funeral Directors in York is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families during difficult moments. You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors with ceremonies, and drive specialist vehicles in a full-time, permanent role.

Full UK driving licence is essential, with training provided. The role requires empathy, reliability and a respectful, professional demeanor, including out-of-hours work. On-site parking is available at many locations.