Part-Time Funeral Service Crew — Driver & Caregiver

Co-op Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday entitlement 23 days pro rata

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare in Mansfield is hiring a part-time Funeral Service Crew member. You will work 18.75 hours per week (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm) with an on‑call rota Sat/Sun 8am–8pm. A full UK manual driving licence is required and some duties involve direct contact with the deceased.

Training and comprehensive benefits are provided. You will assist with preparation, transportation and care of the deceased, ensuring professionalism, dignity and safety standards. No prior funeral experience is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (manual lifting) with provided training.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new apps and devices.
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in emotional situations.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport the deceased in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles on the day of the funeral.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates as required.
• Prepare the deceased in care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client records in management systems with accurate data.

Skills

Manual driving

IT skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare in Mansfield is hiring a part-time Funeral Service Crew member. You will work 18.75 hours per week (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm) with an on‑call rota Sat/Sun 8am–8pm. A full UK manual driving licence is required and some duties involve direct contact with the deceased.

Training and comprehensive benefits are provided. You will assist with preparation, transportation and care of the deceased, ensuring professionalism, dignity and safety standards. No prior funeral experience is required.