Part-Time Funeral Service Driver & Care Team

Co-op Group; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Discounts on Co-op products and other

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and eye tests

Career development opportunities

Community-focused team

Job summary

Co-op Group in Redruth is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member on a part-time basis. The role involves careful preparation, transportation and care of the deceased, with shifts 8am–8pm and one-week-in-seven evenings and weekend coverage. Training is provided, and a full UK manual driving licence is required.

Applicants should be comfortable with the duties and the emotional aspects of the role. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required.
• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting and driving with care and professionalism.
• Comfort with direct contact with the deceased as part of funeral service activities.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral days and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client management records with accurate information daily.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins using appropriate techniques and safety guidance.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Co-op Group in Redruth is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member on a part-time basis. The role involves careful preparation, transportation and care of the deceased, with shifts 8am–8pm and one-week-in-seven evenings and weekend coverage. Training is provided, and a full UK manual driving licence is required.

Applicants should be comfortable with the duties and the emotional aspects of the role. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, discounts, and career development opportunities.