Funeral Director .D. Walker Funeral Directors

A.D. Walker Funeral Directors is recruiting a Funeral Director to join its independent, locally owned business in Banff. This role suits someone who is compassionate, organised and able to work professionally in emotionally demanding situations.

• You will attend the place of death and arrange transport of the deceased to the Rest Rooms.
• You will provide care for the deceased within the company premises.
• You will meet with families to make funeral arrangements and ensure agreed wishes are carried out.
• You will prepare coffins and assist with presentation.
• You will coordinate funerals, including driving the hearse and directing proceedings on the day.
• You will liaise with mourners and representatives of other organisations.
• You will maintain company premises and vehicles to a high standard.
• You will complete all relevant statutory and company documentation.
• You will take part in the out of hours and on call rota as part of a 24 hour service.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday. Participation in evenings, weekends and overnight call outs is required on a shared rota basis.

• Experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential as full training and shadowing will be provided.
• You must be compassionate and able to communicate clearly with bereaved families.
• You should be organised and comfortable using IT systems.
• You must be flexible and willing to cover out of hours duties.
• You must be professional, dependable and able to work within a small team.
• The role involves manual handling and working in stressful environments.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence and be based locally.

• Full time employment within an established independent funeral director.
• Training and shadowing where required.
• Overtime and on call participation as part of the role

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