Night Ambulance Crew (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Polegate is seeking a Night Ambulance Crew member for a 12-month fixed term contract. This full-time role requires a full manual UK driving licence and offers £12.79 per hour. Duties include collecting the deceased at night, providing professional care, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates must be empathetic, able to follow instructions with precision, and work calmly in sometimes distressing situations. Additional benefits include discounts, holiday, and support services.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other food brands

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

23 days holiday (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driver’s licence is essential for this role.
• Flexibility to work 4-on 4-off night shifts is required.
• Ability to handle situations involving manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased during the night in a professional manner.
• Care for and prepare the deceased at the funeral home.
• Maintain records on written and digital platforms.
• Support the care logistics manager with specific tasks.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Flexibility to work night shifts

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Calm approach in distressing situations

Job description

Night Ambulance Crew (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

£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. Polegate, BN26 6HY.

You need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this role.

We accept mobile applications – no CV needed.

Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation and personal care of the deceased, carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards. Consider your comfort with these responsibilities before applying.

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 is 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 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?

At Co‑op, we are owned by our members. When you join, you are part of a movement where people and communities come first. We offer:

• 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)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice and support 24 hours a day
• 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 giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co‑op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co‑op.

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