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Funeral Care Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Poole
Client: Co-op
Location: Poole, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
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 prioritizes people, care, and wellbeing.
In this role, you’ll be part of a 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 empathic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and religions.
* Prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments daily.
* Support colleagues in understanding the benefits of embalming.
* Maintain high standards, detail, and accuracy in all tasks.
* Build strong relationships within the community and act 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 on your feet and prioritize effectively.
* An appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final tribute.
Why Co-op?
* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round.
* 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 for confidential support 24/7.
* Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Friendly, supportive team environment.
* Access to Wagestream for early access to earned wages.
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 at our core. Since 1844, our social purpose guides us, helping build a fairer world for all.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and 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, offering interviews to qualified disabled candidates through the scheme. We’ll ask if you want consideration under this scheme when you apply.
For more info on our recruitment process, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. Details on our diversity commitments are 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. Employment offers are conditional on these checks.
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