Trainee Funeral Service Crew

Ctrg; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

CTRG is offering a 12-week Trainee Funeral Service Crew opportunity in Salford, Greater Manchester. This temp-to-perm role requires a full UK manual driving licence and provides comprehensive hands-on training with a view to permanent placement upon successful completion.

During Weeks 1-12 you will learn coffin preparation, fleet care, ceremonial vehicle duties, and handling transfers. A compassionate, reliable, and flexible attitude is essential for this challenging but rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and respectful.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Flexible for on-call rotations after training.

Responsibilities

• Complete 12-week structured training with hands-on learning.
• Potential transfer to permanent position after successful training.
• Perform coffin preparation and ceremonial fleet care as part of the training.
• Assist with funeral service crew duties and related tasks during the program.

Skills

Driving Licence

Job description

Trainee Funeral Service Crew

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4AL

Position Type: 12-Week Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Shifts and Pay Rate: 30hrs a week - £13.24p/h

*Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required*

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for a meaningful career with long-term stability and professional progression? We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and respectful individual to join our team as a Trainee Funeral Service Crew member.

This role offers a12-week structured training and assessment pathway. Upon successful completion of your 12-week training, and training has been completed to a high standard an opportunity to transfer to a permanent position would be open to you. No prior industry experience is required - Full Training is provided.

What Your 12-Week Training Pathway Looks Like

During your initial 12 weeks, you will receive fully hands-on, structured learning to build your confidence and expertise in the sector:

Weeks 1 - 3

• Coffin Preparation
• Introduction to Ceremonial Fleet Care
• Care Centre Maintenance

Weeks 4 - 6

• Funeral Observations
• Ceremonial Vehicle Training
• Coffin Bearing
• Limousine Duties and Cortege Participation

Weeks 7 - 10

• Ambulance Co-driving
• Transferring Deceased
• Deceased Hospital & Private Residence Collections
• First Offices (Manager or Embalmer Lead Observations)

Weeks 11 - 12

• Funeral Service Crew Duties Independently
• Conversion to FT Perm Discussions

What We Are Looking For

A Caring Nature: Exceptional empathy, discretion, and a calm, supportive professional manner.

Reliability: Strict punctuality and high personal standards of presentation.

Physical Capability: The role naturally involves a high degree of manual handling and heavy lifting (full training provided).

Driving Licence: A full, valid UK Manual Driving Licence is essential for handling fleet vehicles.

Flexibility: Willingness to participate in a shared, out-of-hours on-call rota once fully trained would be required if you progress into the permanent Funeral Care Centre assistant position. (this could include some weekend and night work). (A full description of the FSC role can be provided).

Why Join Us?

• Guaranteed Progression: A clear, visible 12-week pathway directly leading to a potential permanent career.
• Fully Funded Training: Gain industry-standard operational skills at no cost to you.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from dedicated agency mentors and highly experienced colleagues guiding you every week.
• Weekly pay throughout your training.

CTRG are a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Stream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each week, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

CTRG has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4AL