Funeral Support Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company, Co-op, is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to help families during difficult times. This part-time role offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers various career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service needed.
• Calm reactions in emotional situations expected.

Responsibilities

• Collecting the deceased in a professional manner.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Manual handling

Job description

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Co-op

Location:

renfrewshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 12-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew £12.40 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts 8am - 8pm
Location: 4 Lady Lane, Paisley, PA1 2LJ
No experience needed. You can apply via mobile – no CV required.
You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence.
Help families say goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.
We provide full training, ongoing support, and benefits including competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts.
Your responsibilities include:

• Collecting the deceased in a professional and empathetic manner
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain equipment and facilities
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

Ideal candidates will have:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• A sensitive approach to customer service
• Calm and compassionate reactions in emotional situations
• Ability to perform manual lifting

Benefits include:

• 30% off Co-op products
• 10% off other brands
• Discounts on Co-op services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

At Co-op, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering reasonable adjustments and guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates.
As part of the application process, an online assessment (~20 mins) and background checks (including DBS, media, and health screening) will be conducted.
Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.