Ceremonial Crew
5 days ago
**Ceremonial Crew**
£9.90 per hour plus benefits
Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
Part Time (16 hours over 5 days)
**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.