Funeral Service Crew

Closing date: 07-08-2026

£13.24 per hour plus benefits. Full time & part time positions available – 37.5 hours or 18.75 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8am‑8pm. Located in Edinburgh, EH16 5UY
. Includes on‑call rota with weekends.

Please note all positions within Funeral care can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties – the amount of contact will differ depending on the role applied for.

• 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.

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
• Good IT skills, confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners) and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems.
• 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.

• 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 holiday (pro‑rata, rising with service).
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice and support 24h).
• 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.

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.