Night Ambulance Crew

Co-op; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large community-focused organization is seeking a Night Ambulance Crew member in Reading. The role involves collecting the deceased and providing support at the funeral home, requiring a full UK driving license. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented. In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers various benefits, including generous discounts on products and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holiday (pro rata, rising with service)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP and free eye tests

Endless career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK manual driver's license.
• Ability to act promptly but in a measured and considered way.
• Capable of carrying out duties involving manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect deceased during the night from a variety of locations.
• Carry out support activities at the funeral home.
• Maintain records in line with processes and regulations.

Skills

Flexibility to work night shifts

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to think on your feet

High attention to detail

Calm approach in distressing situations

Job description

Night Ambulance Crew – £25,605 (£12.79 per hour) plus shift premium and benefits. Full time, 38.5 hours per week, 4‑on 4‑off shifts covering Monday to Sunday 8pm‑8am. Reading RG30 1EA. You need a full manual UK driver’s licence. No CV needed – apply via mobile.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased during the night from a range of locations and scenarios, in a professional, empathetic and dignified manner.
• Carry out support activities whilst at the funeral home, including the care and preparation of the deceased.
• Work closely with the wider team to make sure there’s a clear hand‑over for daytime colleagues.
• Update and maintain records, on both written and digital platforms, in line with processes and regulation.
• Report into the care logistics manager, carrying out any requests as instructed.

This role would suit people who have

• The flexibility to work night shifts.
• A full UK manual driving licence.
• The ability to act promptly but in a measured and considered way.
• The ability to take instructions and follow them to the letter, with a high attention to detail.
• A calm approach in sometimes distressing situations and the ability to think on your feet.
• The ability to carry out duties involving manual lifting.

Why Co‑op?

• 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores all year‑round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year‑round.
• Discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holiday (pro rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support 24 hours a day.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to eligible candidates who apply through the scheme.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment that takes around 20 minutes. If successful, pre‑employment screening will include DBS, adverse media checks, an occupational health questionnaire and a review of your social media activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the completion of these checks.