Trainee Funeral Director

3 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Hillier Funeral Service Full time

Hillier Funeral Service is recruiting a full time Trainee Funeral Director. Established in the 1920’s we are proud to be one of the oldest family businesses in Swindon and the surrounding area. The role on offer is a challenging position working in a busy environment that encompasses all aspects of the funeral trade.
- Removal of deceased from hospitals, nursing homes and private addresses during working hours.
- Driving hearse and limousines on funerals (full clean driving licence).
- Bearing on funerals.
- Coffin finishing
- Preparation of Deceased
- Cleaning vehicles.
- Conducting mourners on chapel visits
- General maintenance of properties (during quieter periods).
- Journey work for removal of deceased.
- General duties as directed.

We will provide full training so you will move onto:
1. Meeting clients in office to take funeral instructions.

2. Completing documentation and arrangements for funerals (cremation, burials and the interment of ashes) including liaising between ministers and families and doctors or hospitals.

3. Maintaining both manual and computerised records of funerals.

4. Invoicing clients and following up unpaid accounts.

5. Administration of donations.

6. Maintaining accurate details of ashes held.

7. General office duties including answering telephone queries, correspondence and Xero accounts.

8. Production of service sheets in Microsoft Word & Publisher.

9. Producing photo montages using video editing software.

The funeral trade can be very unpredictable and the employee will be expected to adopt a very flexible approach to their work and will be expected to work extra overtime, sometimes with little warning.

**Training**

Training will be in house.

**Hours**

8.30 - 5pm Monday - Friday

½ hour lunch

**Holiday** **Entitlement**

24 Days per annum (holiday chart first come first served)

No holiday is allowed during December & January

All holiday be agreement with management.

1 day in lieu of Bank holiday on call.

**Pension Scheme**

Employees participate in company pension scheme following successful probationary period

Employers contribution 6.5% of Basic Salary.

**Probationary Period**

Successful applicant will initially work a 6 month trial period

**Clothing**

Provided by Hillier Funeral Service
- Funeral Shoes
- Funeral Suit and Coat
- Funeral Tie
- White Shirts
- Removal Coat

To be provided by employee
- Plain black trousers, black shoes for wearing when not on funerals
- Plain dark socks
- Plain dark business suit

Hillier Funeral Service will carry out laundering of all dark clothing. Shirts and own clothes are to be cleaned by employee.

White shirt and tie are to be worn at all times. Employees are expected to be of smart appearance at all times during the employ of Hillier Funeral Service.

**Salary**: £23,920.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Swindon, SN2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work for a funeral directors?

**Experience**:

- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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