Part-Time Funeral Service Assistant On-Call

Co-op; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and perks

Holidays 23 days pro rata

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Career development

Financial tools access

Job summary

Co-op in York is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support funeral operations. This part-time role runs 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00-16:30, with on-call evenings and weekends, and occasional travel to Harrogate including Northallerton and Thirsk.

You’ll collect the deceased professionally, handle coffins, and maintain vehicles and equipment, while assisting with viewings and record-keeping for client management systems.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).
• Good IT skills with range of devices and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, adhering to policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on funeral day 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 with timely, accurate records.
• Safely lift and move coffins using proper techniques and safety guidance.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual lifting

IT skills

Empathy under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Vehicle handling equipment

Customer management software

Job description

Co-op in York is seeking a Funeral Service Crew member to support funeral operations. This part-time role runs 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00-16:30, with on-call evenings and weekends, and occasional travel to Harrogate including Northallerton and Thirsk.

You’ll collect the deceased professionally, handle coffins, and maintain vehicles and equipment, while assisting with viewings and record-keeping for client management systems.