Casual Funeral Service Operative

Casual Funeral Service Operative

Company:
Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing

Location:

Ayrshire Care Centre, Kilmarnock

Job Type: Casual

Salary: £12.87 per hour

You'll be part of a team that ensures every service is delivered with dignity and respect. This position is well-suited to individuals who want to work occasionally and contribute in a meaningful way, especially during peak periods or when extra ceremonial support is required.

• Assisting at funeral services – bearing coffins, setting up venues, and supporting mourners
• Driving and operating specialist vehicles such as hearses and limousines
• Representing Dignity Funerals with professionalism and empathy
• Providing respectful, discreet support to families on the day of the service
• Maintaining ceremonial standards in appearance, conduct, and service delivery

• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and professionalism
• Understands the importance of presentation and discretion
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying
• Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours, including short‑notice availability
• Comfortable with tasks that involve direct contact with the deceased

No previous experience in funeral care is required – full training and uniform will be provided.

• A fulfilling opportunity to support families in your community
• Flexible casual working arrangements
• Full training and ongoing support
• Uniform and all necessary equipment provided

To join us in this role, simply click the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history and a network of 570 branches and 46 crematoria. We offer comprehensive support to families before, during, and after funerals, and we operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers.

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. If there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.