Casual Funeral Service Operative

5 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Dignity Full time

**Casual Funeral Bearer/Driver**

**Rate: £12.04 per hour**

**Location: Taunton, Somerset**

**Hours**:We employ on 0-hour contracts. Hours aren't guaranteed however you could typically see 16-20 hours for this role.**

At Dignity, we are always seeking caring and empathetic individuals to join our ceremonial and private ambulance driver teams to work with us on a flexible basis.

**You don't need experience**, just a strong desire to help people in your local community.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, are physically able to carry out manual handling duties, will be comfortable around the deceased, and hold a full UK driving license - Then we want to hear from you

**What are the duties of this role?**
- Participating in our on-call rota, in this position this will be 1 week in every 5. (This will be further discussed throughout the recruitment process).
- Driving a limousine or hearse on the day of the funeral following pre-planned routes and timescales, providing a professional and empathetic chauffeur service at all times.
- Working as part of a team with the bearing of the coffin into the place of service.
- Always maintaining excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness and operating efficiency.
- Supporting the movements of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral homes, places of worship, private residences, and any other third-party premises, organising relevant documentation, and dealing with third parties.

**What sort of experience we're looking for**:

- A Manual Full UK Driving License.
- Good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties.
- The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving license check.
- Pride in your appearance, ensuring you are always professional.

**To be considered for this role...**

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