Casual Funeral Service Driver/bearer

2 weeks ago


Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom Dignity Full time

Casual Funeral Bearer/Driver
Hours are as and when needed and are not guaranteed, however, you could typically work between hours per week.

Flexibility is what we offer here at Dignity for our Casual-based roles. With 0-hour contracts, this gives you the freedom to work around personal commitments and work hours which can be better suited to you


You don't need experience, just a strong desire to help people in your local community, you'll enjoy working as part of a team, be physically able to carry out manual handling duties, be comfortable around the deceased, and hold a Full UK Driving License.


What will you be doing?

  • Drive a limousine or hearse on the day of the funeral following preplanned routes and timescales, providing a professional and empathetic chauffeur service at all times
  • Working as part of a team with the bearing of the coffin into the place of service
  • Always maintain excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness and operating efficiency
  • Support with the movements of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral homes, places of worship, private residence, and any other thirdparty premises, organising relevant documentation, and dealing with third parties

What do we look for?

  • A full UK driving license
  • Good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties
  • The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving license check.
  • Pride in your appearance, ensuring you are always professional

What do you get?

  • Flexible hours that work around other work/life commitments
- £11.27 per hour + out-of-hours ancillary payments

  • Full company uniform provided for
  • 22 days annual leave + bank holidays


Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply.


Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement


Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.


We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.


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