Funeral Service Crew

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins 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.
• Provide a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail.
• React calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
• Perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• No prior experience required; full training will be provided.
• Physical fitness to handle manual lifting and associated duties.
• Good attention to detail and calm demeanor in emotionally charged situations.

£13.24 per hour plus benefits.

Working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. The role also includes being part of the on‑call rota.

• 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores all year round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year round.
• Discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holiday (pro rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support 24/7.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• A friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

We welcome applications from everyone. We make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process for candidates with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme.