# Funeral Service Crew

**Company**: Co-op
**Location**: Colchester, Essex
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £13.24 per hour
**Category**: Other

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## Description

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

You’ll be part of a team that provides dignified and respectful funeral services, collecting the deceased, preparing them for viewings and funerals, and transporting them to the final resting place.

No previous experience in the funeral industry is required, as we provide full training and ongoing support.

**Key Responsibilities:**

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

- Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles

- Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles

- Prepare coffins and engrave name plates

- Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

- Maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information

- Safely lift, carry, and move coffins following safe techniques and health and safety guidance

**Requirements:**

- Full UK manual driving licence

- Ability to perform physical aspects of the role, such as manual lifting

- Good IT skills, with confidence to use various technology devices

- Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

**Benefits:**

- Competitive salary: £13.24 per hour

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

- 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)

- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

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

- Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships

**Working Conditions:**

- Part-time role, 18.75 hours per week

- Varied shifts: 8:30am-4:30pm or 12:00-20:00

- On-call rota: covering 8am-8pm evenings and weekends, with weekend cover 8pm-8am

## Skills

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

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