Part-Time Funeral Support Driver — On-Call

Co-op Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Co-op products

Pension

23 days holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Career development opportunities

Pay app access

Job summary

Co-op Group is seeking a Funeralcare team member to support families and manage funeral service duties. This part-time role involves 16 hours per week, with shifts between 8am and 8pm and a one-week-on/five-weeks-off on-call rota, plus occasional night cover.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided, along with a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. Join a trusted community-focused brand focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting) with provided training
• Good IT skills and ability to use various devices
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in emotional situations
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to policies

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional, empathetic manner
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral
• Maintain client management applications and keep records up to date
• Safely lift and move coffins using proper techniques and safety guidelines

Skills

Full UK driving licence

IT skills

Empathetic customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

Co-op Group is seeking a Funeralcare team member to support families and manage funeral service duties. This part-time role involves 16 hours per week, with shifts between 8am and 8pm and a one-week-on/five-weeks-off on-call rota, plus occasional night cover.

No prior funeral industry experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided, along with a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. Join a trusted community-focused brand focused on compassionate care.