Funeral Service Operative

6 days ago

Lancing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Southern Co-op Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Funeral Service Operative to join our End of Life Services team at Southern Co-op. As a Funeral Service Operative, you will play a vital role in 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 ensuring they are in pristine condition for each funeral.
  • Acting as a bearer on all types of funerals and removals.
  • Supporting our local communities and building strong relationships while representing our funeral care services.
  • This role requires manual handling and the ability to work under pressure.
Requirements
  • Great 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 holiday cover.
What We Offer
  • 20% discount in stores.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Share incentive plan.
  • NEST pension.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Opportunities for skills development through apprenticeships and in-house training programs.
About Us

Southern Co-op is an independent Co-op operating across the south of England, with a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach for all. We're owned by our 200,000+ members and have over 4,000 colleagues. We're proud to serve local communities and put people first.

If you're successful in your application, we'll need to perform a DBS check to ensure compliance with the NAFDs Funeral Director code.

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