Funeral Operative

Funeral Operative

Full -Time Position 37.5 hours per week ( plus on call 1 week in 5)

Location : Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire

Salary is £22k to £24k based on experience.

We require a Funeral Operative to join our well established local independent Funeral Home. We have over 30 years of dedicated service and operate five Funeral Homes. You will require a clean full UK driving licence and be able to demonstrate the ability to respond calmly and compassionately in sensitive situations.

As a Funeral Operative, your responsibilities will include collecting the deceased from various locations and circumstances with professionalism and empathy. Key duties entail:

- Assisting in the handling of coffins and driving funeral vehicles
- Ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of equipment, facilities and vehicles
- Assisting in the preparation of the deceased for viewings and funeral services
- A client - focused approach with keen attention to detail
- The ability to remain composed and empathetic in emotionally charged situations
- Physical capability for manual lifting and other associated tasks

At our funeral homes we take pride in our distinctive approach. As a long standing independent business with deep roots in the community, we are committed to building tailored funeral services with respect and dignity and supporting our local community through their loss.

Applications in writing to Iain Wilson, General Manager, Neal Buckley Funerals, 6 Liverpool Road, Penwortham PR1 0AD

**Salary**: From £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

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

Ability to Commute:

- Penwortham. PR1 0AD. (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Penwortham. PR1 0AD.: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pen1