Casual Funeral Service Operative

Casual Funeral Service Operative - Ilfracombe

At Dignity, we are always seeking caring and empathetic individuals to join our ceremonial and private ambulance driver teams to work with us on a flexible basis. You don't need experience, just a strong desire to help people in your local community, you'll enjoy working as part of a team, be physically able to carry out manual handling duties, be comfortable around the deceased, and hold a full UK driving license.

**What Will I Be Doing?**
- Drive a limousine or hearse on the day of the funeral following pre-planned routes and timescales, providing a professional and empathetic chauffeur service at all times
- Working as part of a team with the bearing of the coffin into the place of service
- Always maintain excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness and operating efficiency.
- Support with the movements of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral homes, places of worship, private residence, and any other third-party premises, organising relevant documentation, and dealing with third parties.

**What Do I Need?**
- A full UK driving license
- Good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties
- The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving license check.
- Pride in your appearance, ensuring you are always professional

**What Do I **Get?**
- Flexible hours that work around other work/life commitments
- £11.27 per hour + out-of-hours ancillary payments
- Full company uniform
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply.

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