Funeral Service Crew – 6 Month Fixed‑Term Contract
£12.79 per hour plus benefits.
Part time, 18.75 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between 8 am and 8 pm, including on‑call rota.
Location: Grimsby, DN32 0HN.
What you’ll do:
* Collect the deceased from a range of 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 in our care for viewings and the funeral.
* Maintain client‑management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records consistently updated.
* Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.
What we’re looking for:
* A full UK manual driving licence.
* Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
* Good IT skills and confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, and scanners) and the ability to learn new applications and systems.
* The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic approach to customer service.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.
Why Co‑op?
* 30 % off Co‑op branded products and 10 % off other brands in our food stores all year‑round, plus discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
* 23 days holiday (pro‑rated, rising with service).
* A pension with up to 10 % employer contributions.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers 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 giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Co‑op is owned by our members. We’re committed to building inclusive teams and welcoming applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We also participate in the Disability Confident scheme, offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
To apply, you’ll need to complete an online assessment (around 20 minutes). If successful, we’ll perform background checks (DBS, adverse media, occupational health questionnaire, social media review). Any offer is conditional on completion of these checks. We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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