Funeral Service Crew - Weekends

Funeral Service Crew

Location:

Bristol, BS30 8FR

Pay: £13.24 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 22 hours per week, weekends only – 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

• 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.

Prepare, transport and personally care for the deceased with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.

• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
• Good IT skills and confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners) and to learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic customer‑service approach.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

• 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores year‑round, plus discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro‑rata, rising with service).
• State‑funded pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme – 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 the Stream money‑management app, which gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

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 are 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.