Funeral Service Crew

Funeral Service Crew

£13.24 per hour plus benefits.

Part time - 20 hours per week. Varied shifts Monday to Friday 8am 5pm, plus on call rota evenings & weekends.

Weston Super Mare, BS23 2SL.

Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased. The amount of contact will differ depending on the 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 don't 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, you'll be part of something meaningful.

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.

What you'll bring

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) with appropriate training and equipment.
• Good IT skills, with the confidence to use a range of technology devices (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, we're owned by our members. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• 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 our 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.

A place you'll belong

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.