Trainee Funeral Service Crew

Ctrg; Oldham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during training

Job summary

Ctrg in Oldham is inviting applications for a Trainee Funeral Service Crew. This 12-week Temp-to-Perm role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, at £13.24 per hour. Full UK Manual Driving Licence is required.

You will receive hands-on training across coffin preparation, ceremonial fleet care, and care centre maintenance, with progression discussions on completion if performance is strong. Weekly pay during training.

Qualifications

• A Caring Nature: empathy, discretion and a calm, supportive manner.
• Reliability: punctuality and professional presentation.
• Physical Capability: role involves heavy lifting; full training provided.
• Driving Licence: full UK Manual Driving Licence required.
• Flexibility: willingness to participate in an on-call rota after training.

Responsibilities

• Coffin preparation and ceremonial fleet care during training.
• Care centre maintenance and equipment handling.
• Support funeral observations and vehicle training.
• Assist in transferring deceased from hospital or private residence.
• Perform duties as Funeral Service Crew under supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Physical capability

Driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

Trainee Funeral Service Crew

Location: Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1DF

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

Shifts and Pay Rate: 30hrs a week - Monday to Friday between 8am - 4pm (flexibility required) - £13.24p/h

*FULL UK MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE IS 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 this role.

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).

*Enhanced DBS checks will be completed for this role*

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.

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.

Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1DF