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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Funeral Service Crew

Salary

£13.24 per hour

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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

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hcnq.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/1070128

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