Overview
Funeral Service Crew – £12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part time 10 hours per week, working a variety of shifts (2 hours per day, Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm). You will also be part of the on call rota. Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7AL. Closing date: 20-08-2025.
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. You will need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.
Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful.
What You’ll Do
* collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner
* bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
* maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
* prepare coffins and engrave name plates
* prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral
This Role Would Suit People Who Have
* a full UK manual driving licence
* a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
* the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
* the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)
Why Co-op?
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:
* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
* discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support 24 hours a day
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
* access to Wagestream – a money management app that gives access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Additional Information
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take around 20 minutes. If you’re successful, we’ll perform pre-employment screening checks including a DBS check, adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We may also review your social media activity. Any offer will be conditional upon successful completion of these checks.
We’re committed to building inclusive work environments. We welcome applications from everyone, including disabled candidates, and can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you require adjustments during the process, please let us know.
You can find more about our recruitment process and diversity commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.
Employment Details
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