Funeral Service Crew

Funeral Service Crew

Pay: £13.24 per hour, plus benefits.

Part time: 15 hours per week, varied shifts Monday to Friday. The role includes on call rota one week in seven, covering weekends.

Location: Darlington, DL1 1DS.

What you'll do

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations 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 (e.g., manual lifting) with appropriate training and equipment provided.
• Good IT skills and confidence using a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, 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, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

Benefits

• 30 % off Co op branded products and 10 % off other brands in our food stores all year round, plus 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 the Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support 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 Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Building an inclusive work environment

We're 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.

We're 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, we'll support you.