Funeral Service Crew

Closing date: 20-11-2025 Funeral Service Crew 12.79 per hour plus benefits Part time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts over 5 days MondayIncrease your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.- Friday 8am- 8pm- as part of this role, youll also be part of the on call rota Stanley, DH9 0NX You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps no CV required.Youll need a full manual UK drivers licence for this job.Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for.Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.You dont need any previous experience in the funeral industry as we provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.At the Co-op, youll be part of something meaningful.Join us today.What youll do collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles prepare coffins and engrave name plates prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records consistently updated safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries This role would suit people who have a full UK manual driving licence the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting).Appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided. good IT skills, with the confidence to use a range of technology devices (e.g computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners) and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems. the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic approach to customer service strong attention to detail and accuracy, making sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to Why Co-op? At Co-op, were owned by our members.And because were owned by you, we can do right by you.So when you join us, youre not just taking a job, youre joining a movement.Were an organisation that puts people and communities first, and were powered by purpose.We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so youll also receive: 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round, as well as discounts on other Co-op products and services 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service) a pension with up to 10% employer contributions access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything youre struggling with, 24 hours a day access to virtual GP and free eye tests endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community access to Wagestream- a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.Building an inclusive work environment Were building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.Were proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, well support you.Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op As part of your application youll need to complete an online assessment.It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.If youre successful in your application, well perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process.These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role).Well also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173

Created: 2025-11-17