# Funeral Service Crew

**Company**: Co-op
**Location**: Torquay, Devon
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £13.24 per hour
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

You’ll work part-time, 16 or 30 hours a week, with a variety of shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and be part of the on-call rota: 1 in every 6 weeks, Monday to Friday, 5pm-8pm and Saturday to Sunday, 8am-8pm.

Your tasks will include:

- Collecting the deceased from various locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner

- Bearing coffins on the day of the funeral and driving funeral vehicles

- Maintaining equipment and facility cleanliness, including vehicles

- Preparing coffins and engraving name plates

- Preparing the deceased for viewings and funerals

- Managing client records daily, updating information accurately and on time

- Safely lifting, carrying, and moving coffins using proper techniques and equipment

You’ll need:

- A full UK manual driving licence

- Physical ability for manual lifting, with training provided for safe working practices

- Good IT skills and confidence in using various technology devices

- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotional situations, providing sensitive customer service

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, adhering to regulatory policies and processes

Benefits include:

- Competitive salary of £13.24 per hour

- 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in food stores

- 23 days of holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)

- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests

- Career development opportunities, including apprenticeships

- Friendly, supportive team environment

## Skills

### Required
- UK manual driving licence
- physical ability for manual lifting
- good IT skills
- attention to detail
- emotional resilience

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