Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
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This role provides full training and ongoing support, and you will receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Base pay range
£12.79 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, 5 days per week
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 0RA
No experience needed – a full manual UK driver’s licence is required. You will perform full funeral service duties and support families in a respectful manner.
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
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 holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a virtual GP and free eye tests, and a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships, a friendly supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
What you’ll need
* A full UK manual driver’s licence
* The physical ability to perform manual lifting, with appropriate training and equipment provided
* Good IT skills and confidence in using a range of technology devices 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
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
Application Process
The successful applicant will complete an online assessment (~20 minutes), background checks, a DBS check and an occupational health questionnaire. Employment is conditional upon the completion of these checks.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Consumer Services
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