Embalmer / Trainee

**Embalmer (B.I.E qualified or equivalent) or ( Trainee Embalmer / FSO )**

£25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and qualification

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Edinburgh, Scotland

We’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our team at Porteous Family Funeral Directors. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus that we need, we can offer you a fantastic experience to develop your career with an independent company that puts people, care, and attention to detail at the heart of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll be part of one big team, committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients. In return, we can offer you a competitive salary and pension.

**What you’ll do**:

- All embalming’s must be of the highest possible standard at all times.
- Prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments on a daily basis and record.
- Support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming.
- Maintain high standards, detail, and accuracy in everything you do.
- Keep the mortuary clean and sanitised in line with health & safety guidelines.
- Organise all deceased removals coordinating with other team members.
- Keep accurate stock controls records.

**This role would suit someone who has**:

- BIE qualification or equivalent or would be willing to train towards qualification. Experience within the funeral profession desirable but other similar occupations would be considered for the trainee position.
- a practical can-do attitude and flexible approach
- a caring nature and emotional maturity
- the ability to think on your feet and expertly prioritise your work.
- an appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final tribute.

**Other requirements**:
You must possess a full driving licence.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Juniper Green: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Funeral Director: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PFD/EMB1