Funeral Service Operative

4 weeks ago


Abingdon, United Kingdom Dignity Full time

**Funeral Service Operative**

**Part-Time, Permanent**

**Location: Oxfordshire**

**Salary: £11,995.69 per annum**

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

No experience is needed; comprehensive training is provided in-house. We look for individuals who love to deliver customer service with compassion and genuine enthusiasm, ensuring every family receives the support they need during difficult times.

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 **Oliver & James Brand** serving our communities across the **Oxfordshire** area.

**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.

**You can download the full job details in the Job Description at the bottom of this page.**

**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 **£11,995.69 (Pro-rata).**:

- 22-25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance X2.
- Free On-Site/Street Parking.
- Free Uniform Provided (Incl. Dry Cleaning).
- Other discretionary company discounts. ‍
-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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