Memorial Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading funeral service team in Aberdeen as part of the Funeral Service Crew. This full-time position offers competitive pay, training, and numerous benefits while providing support to families in their time of need. Applicants need no prior experience, just a full manual UK driving license and a compassionate attitude.

Benefits

30% off Co-op products

10% off other brands

Discounts on Co-op services

23 days holiday (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Access to Wagestream for pay advances

Qualifications

• Must have full UK manual driving license.
• Sensitive customer service skills required.
• Ability to react calmly in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased professionally and empathetically.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Calm reaction in emotional situations

Physical strength for manual lifting

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 09-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew £24,180 (£12.40 per hour) plus benefits. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days. Includes on-call rota. Location: Aberdeen, AB10 1UD.
No experience needed. Apply easily via mobile – no CV required. Must have a full manual UK driver’s license.
Help families say the perfect goodbye as part of our funeral service crew.
No experience? No problem. We provide full training, ongoing support, and a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, pension, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Join us today.
Responsibilities include:

• Collecting the deceased professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

Ideal candidates:

• Hold a full UK manual driving license
• Have a sensitive customer service approach
• React calmly in emotional situations
• Perform manual lifting and physical tasks

Why Co-op? Benefits include:

• 30% off Co-op products
• 10% off other brands
• Discounts on Co-op services
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team
• Access to Wagestream for pay advances

At Co-op, we’re proud to be different. As a large cooperative owned by members, community is central. Since 1844, our social purpose guides us. We promote diversity and inclusion, welcome applications from everyone, and make reasonable adjustments for disabilities. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme—interview offers are extended to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We will ask if you'd like to be considered under this scheme.
As part of your application, complete a 20-minute online assessment. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, media, and health screening. Your social media may also be reviewed. Any employment offer is conditional on passing these checks.