Funeral Service Operative Apprentice

2 weeks ago


West Norwood, Greater London, United Kingdom Funeral Partners Full time

About Us


We have an exciting opportunity for a Funeral Service Operative Apprentice to join A Yeatman & Sons Funeral Directors in West Norwood, who have been serving communities in West Norwood, Crystal Palace, West Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill and since 1886.

We are offering a salary of £20,259 plus £3,645 London Weighting per annum.

We will provide comprehensive training and within 12 months you will have completed the Funeral Team Member Level 2 Standard qualification.


Once trained you will offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care and be proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family.

Together, we will be leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.


Our people are key to our success, they bring a wealth of experience from both inside and outside the Funeral industry and, as an organisation, we really know what it means to work as a team.

But, don't take our word for it, see what our people say about working for Funeral Partners.

The Opportunity


Based at our West Norwood branch, our Funeral Service Operative Apprentice will be calm, professional and play a vital role in our service.

They will learn to be the first members of the team to meet our families.

A good Funeral Service Operative Apprentice will be able to provide reassurance to families that we will take good care of their loved ones whilst we prepare them for their final journey.


In addition to bringing people's loved ones into our care, Funeral Service Operative Apprentice will play an active role behind the scenes, working in the mortuary, fitting coffins, and dressing the deceased; as well as participating in funeral services, pallbearing, and helping to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Your duties will include driving company vehicles, so you'll need a full UK manual driving licence.

You'll also have a place on the out of hours, and on-call rota, which will provide an opportunity to earn additional payments.

Being a Funeral Service Operative Apprentice can be challenging and rewarding, and no two days are quite the same.

After you have completed the apprenticeship there is a chance to progress up the stages and into other roles such as Funeral Director, with the right skills and determination.

To learn more about this important role, go to our Careers page.

What We Offer


Working in one of our local Funeral Partners' Branches you'll enjoy the satisfaction of working within a small local team alongside the all the benefits of a much larger national company.

We have family friendly policies and can offer flexible working as well as:

  • Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.
  • Full uniform
  • Opportunities to work within the local community
  • Reward and recognition scheme
  • Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project group
  • Employee assistance service
In addition to your salary, you will also receive:

  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • An opportunity to join our annual bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Family and friends discounts
  • Christmas vouchers
  • Eye care
  • Refer a friend scheme
Salary is £23,904 (Inc LW), average earnings potential with overtime and on-call payments can increase this to £26,904.

About You


You will have GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 and above and previous Customer Service experience is desirable but not essential and a Full Manual UK driving licence.

For us it's more important that you have the right skills and attributes because we will give you all the training you need.

Come and join us, we will give you all the tools you need to be a success.

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