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Job Description
Closing date: 11-06-2025
Embalmer £36,504 per annum (£18.72 per hour) plus benefits. Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Locations: Poole, Dorset and Fareham, Hampshire.
Applicants must be an existing qualified Embalmer with British Institute of Embalmers (BIE) membership.
We’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op Funeralcare team. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus we need, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.
In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and other retailer’s products and services.
What you’ll do
* Provide an empathetic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and religions.
* Prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments daily.
* Support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming.
* Maintain high standards, attention to detail, and accuracy in all tasks.
* Build strong relationships within the community, acting as a trusted ambassador for Co-op.
This role would suit someone who has
* A BIE (British Institute of Embalmers) qualification (or equivalent).
* A practical, can-do attitude and flexible approach.
* A caring nature and emotional maturity.
* The ability to think quickly and prioritize effectively.
* An understanding that delivering a perfect final tribute is crucial.
Why Co-op?
* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
* 10% off other brands in our food stores.
* Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
* 23 days of holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service).
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7.
* Virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* A friendly, supportive team.
* Access to Wagestream for earning a percentage of your pay as you go.
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, we’ve been working to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their potential. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, which means we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply through the scheme. We’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under this scheme when you apply.
For the recruitment process, we may request reasonable adjustments to support your participation. More information about our recruitment process can be found at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. Details about the Disability Confident scheme and our diversity commitments are available at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
If successful, background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening will be performed as part of pre-employment screening. The offer of employment is conditional upon completing these checks.
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