Funeral Service Operative

6 days ago


Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Southern Co-op Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our Funeralcare team as a Funeral Service Operative. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional end of life care, support, and experience to the deceased and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collecting the deceased and transporting them to our funeral homes, often in challenging locations and circumstances.
  • Assisting with the preparation of the deceased, including dressing and placing them in a coffin or casket.
  • Driving our vehicles with pride and care, ensuring they are in pristine condition for each funeral.
  • Acting as a bearer on all types of funerals and removals, providing a dignified and respectful service.
  • Building strong relationships with our local communities, acting as a trusted ambassador for our funeral care services.
  • Manual handling is a requirement of this role.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience and work under pressure.
  • High level of understanding, empathy, and compassion.
  • Flexibility to support our on-call service, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts, as well as occasional cover for holidays, sickness, and busy periods.

What We Offer

  • 20% discount in stores.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Share incentive plan.
  • NEST pension.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills through apprenticeships and our in-house training and development programs.

DBS Check

If you are successful in your application, we will need to perform a DBS check to ensure compliance with the NAFD Funeral Director code.



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