Funeral Transport & Care Specialist

CO-OP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products and other

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Stream pay access

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a funeral driver to support dignified funeral services. Responsibilities include collecting the deceased from various locations, bearing coffins, driving funeral vehicles, and maintaining equipment and vehicles at all times.

No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided. You will need a full UK manual driving licence, good IT skills, empathy, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications.
• Empathetic and calm under emotional circumstances.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving coffins.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Update and maintain client management records.
• Lift, carry and move coffins using safe techniques.

Skills

Full UK manual licence

IT skills

Empathy in service

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Tools

None

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a funeral driver to support dignified funeral services. Responsibilities include collecting the deceased from various locations, bearing coffins, driving funeral vehicles, and maintaining equipment and vehicles at all times.

No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided. You will need a full UK manual driving licence, good IT skills, empathy, and strong attention to detail.