Compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) – On-Call

Dignity; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 25 days + holidays

Bonus up to £300–£500 annually

Pension 4% matched

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee rewards platform & eyecare

24/7 EAP & OH services

Training & apprenticeships

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dignity Abingdon Care Centre in Oxfordshire is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families during sensitive moments, delivering respectful services and ensuring wishes are met.

You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors, drive specialist vehicles, attend on-call rota, and maintain high presentation standards. Training is provided; full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and composure.
• Able to handle manual tasks and work with the deceased with respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified and professional care for the deceased.
• Support Funeral Directors in delivering services and ceremonies.
• Drive and operate specialist vehicles (hearses, limousines, private ambulances).
• Maintain high standards of presentation for vehicles and facilities.
• Participate in an on-call rota (nights/weekends) to support families.
• Handle the deceased with care following family and cultural wishes.
• Assist with chapel visits and interact with families calmly and respectfully.
• Ensure duties are carried out with utmost care and professionalism.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Empathy

Professionalism

Manual handling

Respectful demeanor

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internal databases

Job description

Dignity Abingdon Care Centre in Oxfordshire is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative (Level One) to support families during sensitive moments, delivering respectful services and ensuring wishes are met.

You will care for the deceased, assist Funeral Directors, drive specialist vehicles, attend on-call rota, and maintain high presentation standards. Training is provided; full UK driving licence is essential.