Funeral Service Crew

Funeral Service Crew

£25,818 (£13.24 per hour) plus benefits

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday - part of on call rota.

Purley, CR8 4DA

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 dependent 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.

What you'll 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 will be provided
• Good IT skills, with confidence to use a range of technology devices and the ability to learn and 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

Why Co-op?

• 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 you're 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 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.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform background checks as part of our pre employment screening, including a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire to ensure you are fit to perform the role. We'll also check your social media activity on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre employment screening checks.