On-Call Funeral Service Operative & Driver

Southern Co-Op; Burgh Heath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount in stores

Health & dental plans

Virtual GP & Aviva Digicare+

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance & pension

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle-to-work & EV schemes

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Southern Co-Op is seeking a Funeral Service Operative to help deliver dignified end-of-life care and services. You will assist in collection, preparation and transport of the deceased, drive our vehicles, and act as a bearer. The role involves physical tasks and on-call requirements, often in varying locations.

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence (manual/automatic) and be over 25 for insurance purposes. DBS check applies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for families and the deceased.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased and bring them into our care, sometimes in difficult locations.
• Assist with dressing and preparing the deceased for viewing and placement in the coffin.
• Drive our vehicles and ensure vehicles are clean and in good order for each funeral.
• Act as a bearer during funeral services and processions.
• Support communities and represent our funeral care services with professionalism.
• This role involves manual handling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilience under pressure

Empathy and compassion

Job description

Southern Co-Op is seeking a Funeral Service Operative to help deliver dignified end-of-life care and services. You will assist in collection, preparation and transport of the deceased, drive our vehicles, and act as a bearer. The role involves physical tasks and on-call requirements, often in varying locations.

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence (manual/automatic) and be over 25 for insurance purposes. DBS check applies.