Funeral Operative

This part-time/job share position requires a high degree of professionalism and integrity and requires the employee to uphold the impeccable standards that we set at Ivor Howatson & Son and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the branch. All our Funeral Operatives are required to hold a **full, clean driving license** and be immaculately turned out at all times, although full uniform will be provided.
- **Duties to include, but not limited to**:_
- Effecting the removal of the deceased from the place of death and bringing them into the care of Ivor Howatson & Son.
- Preparing and fitting coffins, including engraving nameplates.
- Take responsibility for the general running, tidiness and cleanliness of the workshop, mortuary, yard and garage areas, including receiving coffins and other deliveries.
- Preparing the deceased for a burial or cremation, including placing them in coffins and preparing them for viewings.
- Maintaining, washing, cleaning, polishing and driving all vehicles used.
- Take part in the out of hours removals.
- Carry out the functions of a driver/bearer.
- Assisting with the decoration and maintenance of the company’s premises
- Carry out any other duties at the request of the management that are within his/her capabilities.

**Personal Qualities and Attributes**:

- A commitment to diversity and integrity: To be someone who understands and respects diversity and adopts a fair and ethical approach to everyone.
- Change: To be someone who is open to change and actively seeks to support it.
- Confidence and resilience: To be confident and resilient - even in challenging situations.
- Working with others: To be someone who can work easily with others - both within the funeral profession and in the community.
- Communicate: To communicate effectively.
- Personal Development: To be someone who is committed to personal development - for themselves and others.
- Practical abilities: To be practical and able to solve problems in a logical, safe and systematic way.
- Awareness: Have a good level of awareness to be able to respond to changing circumstances and environments.
- Excellence: To be capable of achieving and maintaining standards of excellence

Application deadline: 16/02/2024
Reference ID: IHS Operative
Expected start date: 26/02/2024

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- and clean Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Rhyl, LL18 5BA (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/03/2024
Reference ID: IHS Operative
Expected start date: 08/03/2024