Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Funeral Service Crew

£13.24 per hour plus benefits

Part time: 15 hours per week, flexibility required. Days, nights and weekends on call - you'll be part of the on call rota.

Location: Deeside, CH5 2NU.

As a funeral service crew member you help families say a respectful farewell to loved ones. No previous experience in the funeral industry is required because we provide full training and ongoing support.

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

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Physical ability to perform the required lifting and handling tasks (training and equipment will be provided)
• Good IT skills and confidence to use computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners, and to learn new applications and systems
• Calm and compassionate response 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

• £13.24 per hour plus benefits
• 30% off Co op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year round, plus additional discounts on other Co op products and services
• 23 days annual holiday (pro rata, rising with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support 24 hours a day
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• 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 lets you access a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Inclusive Workplace

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 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 adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.