Funeral Service Operative

3 weeks ago


SuttonInAshfield, United Kingdom Dignity Full time

**Funeral Service Operative**

**Monday - Friday, rotational shift pattern - Week 1: 6am - 2pm Week 2: 2pm - 10pm Week 3: 10pm - 6am + 1 in 4 weekends 6am
- 6pm.**

**Location: Ken Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors, Sutton-In-Ashfield.**

**Salary: £23,997.65 per annum (£12.04 per hour)**

**Join us in ensuring every goodbye is dignified and meaningful.**

**#WorkingWithDignity #DignifiedCareers**

No experience is needed; comprehensive training is provided in-house. All you need is a genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer service, a caring and empathetic nature, a good level of physical fitness and the ability to legally drive our company vehicles.

Driving and Manual Handling are also key aspects of this role, therefore a Manual UK Driving License and a high level of physical fitness are essential.

You will be based within our Ken Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors Brand serving our communities across the Sutton-In-Ashfield area with regular movements within our branch network, flexibility is therefore key

**Here is what a typical day could look like for you**:

- Take part in our on-call rota (This is dependant on individual in-branch rotas).
- Aid with bringing the deceased into our care throughout office hours and out of hours.
- Preparing and maintaining excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness for our funeral fleet.
- Participate in coffining duties, including the trimming of coffins/caskets, in addition to dressing and placing the deceased in coffins as appropriate.
- Being part of the funeral service by bearing the coffin and driving company vehicles.
- Assisting the Funeral Director with pre-funeral checks including route planning and address checking.

**This role will suit someone who**:

- Has a Full UK Manual Driving License.
- Physically able to lift and carry heavy weights in accordance with manual handling procedures.
- Ideally familiar with the local community.
- Committed to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrates composure and empathy in sensitive situations.
- Reliable, well-presented and aims for high standards in their job role.

**What we provide to you**:

- Annual salary of £23,997.65.
- 22-25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance X2.
- Free On-Site/Street Parking.
- Free Uniform Provided (Incl. Dry Cleaning). ‍
-Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

We wouldn’t be able to provide this integral service without our people. If you’d like to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing dignified farewells and supporting families during their most challenging times - We want to hear from you

**What are the next steps?**

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