Ceremonial Driver

**Ceremonial Driver**

£9.90 per hour plus benefits

10 hours per week, Part Time (Flexibility needed as varied shift patterns)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

**You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this role.**

We’re looking for caring people to join the Co-op Funeralcare team. You don’t need experience to do this job, just a genuine desire to help people at the time they need it most.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.

**What you’ll do**
- drive a limo or hearse on the day of the funeral, following planned routes and timescales
- provide a professional and empathetic chauffer service
- maintain vehicles; washing before and after each funeral so they’re kept to the highest standards
- carry the coffin on funeral ceremonies and respectfully deal with floral and other tributes

**This role would suit people who have**
- a UK manual driving licence plus the ability to follow instructions
- a calm, professional and caring approach
- the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)
- an understanding that each and every funeral is unique

**Why Co-op?**

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

- 20% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
- 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
- discounts on other Co-op products and services
- 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
- a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day
- access to virtual GP and free eye tests
- endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships*
- 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

**Building an inclusive work environment**

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. You can find out more about our people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.