Funeral Service Crew - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
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Part time, 24.75 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am‑8pm, with on‑call rota. Location: Warrington, WA2 7LW.
Pay: £12.79 per hour plus benefits.
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.
This role would suit people who have
* A full UK manual driving licence.
* The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided.
* Good IT skills, with confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners) and the ability to learn and effectively use 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, making sure 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, with additional discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
* 23 days holidays (pro–ratio, 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 a virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
* A friendly, supportive team where you make a huge difference to your community.
* Access to Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate our differences and recognise that our teams should reflect the communities we serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes.
Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment screening, including DBS and adverse media checks, an occupational health questionnaire and a social media activity review. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of these checks.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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