Funeral Service Operative

4 weeks ago


Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom Southern Co-op Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our End of Life Services team as a Funeral Service Operative.

This role involves delivering exceptional end of life care, support, and experience to the deceased and their families. You will assist in the smooth delivery of funerals, from collection and transportation of the deceased to preparation and driving our vehicles.

As a Funeral Service Operative, you will be working on a casual basis, with booked shifts Monday-Friday and out-of-hours on an on-call rota basis. You must have a full, clean UK driving license for both manual and automatic vehicles, and be over 25 for vehicle fleet insurance purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collecting the deceased and taking them to rest at one of our funeral homes
  • Helping to dress and prepare the deceased for viewing and placement in the 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
  • Supporting our local communities, building strong relationships, and acting as a trusted ambassador for our funeral care services

Key Skills:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • 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 programmes

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



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