Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours

Gordonfletcher; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Operative for casual hours. This role is vital in providing sensitive support to families during challenging times. You will engage directly with families, ensuring they feel reassured while managing behind-the-scenes tasks such as preparing the deceased and participating in funeral services. With varied hours, this position allows flexibility to fit around your commitments. Join a team dedicated to setting new standards of excellence in funeral services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for industry-recognized qualifications

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to provide reassurance and support to families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bringing loved ones into care and preparing them for their final journey.
• Participate in funeral services and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Driving Licence

Professionalism

Calmness under pressure

Job description

Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours

Salary: Hourly rate to be confirmed

Location: E Gill & Sons Funeral Directors - Newark

This is a Casual, Variable Hours vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

• Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours
• E Gill & Sons Funeral Directors - Newark NG24 4BQ
• Hourly rate to be confirmed

About Us

At Funeral Partners, we offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care, and we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.

The Opportunity

E Gill & Sons Funeral Directors - Newark are currently looking for a casual Funeral Service Operative. The hours are varied, and there is the opportunity to fit the role in around your other commitments.

Calm and professional, our Funeral Operatives play a vital role in our service and are often the first members of the team to meet our families. A good Funeral Service Operative will be able to provide reassurance to families that we will take good care of their loved ones whilst we prepare them for their final journey.

In addition to bringing people's loved ones into our care, Funeral Service Operatives play an active role behind the scenes, working in the mortuary, fitting coffins, and dressing the deceased; as well as participating in funeral services, pallbearing, and helping to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Being a Funeral Service Operative can be challenging and rewarding, and no two days are quite the same.

Your duties will include driving company vehicles, so you'll need a full driving licence.

You'll also have a place on the out of hours, and on-call rota, which will provide an opportunity to earn additional payments.

Application Instructions: Any applicant who has applied within the previous six months for this role and has not been successful need not apply. Please ensure that you fully complete the online application form and include your last 5 years employment/education/gaps history, as we are unable to progress applications that are not fully completed onto the next stage of the selection process.

Equality and Inclusion: Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on 0118 9406900 or via email [e-mail] for any assistance.

The Benefits

All Colleagues: Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.

Permanent Colleagues: 23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service - plus bank holidays.