Funeral Transport & Care Team Member

Co-op Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

23 days holiday

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Virtual GP

Career development

Job summary

Co-op Group in Glasgow is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for full-time or part-time roles, with shifts Monday to Friday and on-call weekends. You will collect the deceased, bear coffins, drive funeral vehicles, and prepare for viewings with professionalism.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as training and ongoing support are provided, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role, with training provided.
• Good IT skills and confidence using a range of devices and systems.
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral days and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management applications with accurate records.
• Lift and move coffins safely following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Driving license

Physical stamina

IT skills

Empathy / customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Client management software

Job description

Co-op Group in Glasgow is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member for full-time or part-time roles, with shifts Monday to Friday and on-call weekends. You will collect the deceased, bear coffins, drive funeral vehicles, and prepare for viewings with professionalism.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as training and ongoing support are provided, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and