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Funeral Service Operative - Casual Hours, Hinton
Client:
Southern Co-op
Location:
Hinton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
94b838ade8a4
Job Views:
47
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
Job Description:
At Southern Co-op, we offer more than just a job. As owners of our business, we prioritize people and community. Join our Funeralcare team as a Funeral Service Operative on a casual (bank) basis, working scheduled shifts Monday-Friday and out-of-hours on an on-call rota.
Your role involves providing compassionate end-of-life care, supporting families, and ensuring the smooth delivery of funerals. Responsibilities include collection, transportation, preparation of the deceased, driving vehicles, and acting as conductor or bearer at services. This role is physically and emotionally demanding, requiring resilience, empathy, and compassion.
We welcome passionate individuals committed to helping others and delivering excellent service. No prior funeral industry experience is necessary; we provide full training and support your career development.
Requirements: A full, clean UK driving license for manual and automatic vehicles. For insurance purposes, applicants must be over 25.
Key duties include:
* Collecting and resting the deceased at funeral homes, sometimes challenging locations
* Preparing the deceased for viewing and placing into coffins or caskets
* Driving vehicles responsibly and maintaining vehicle condition
* Acting as a bearer during funerals and removals
* Building relationships within local communities and acting as a trusted ambassador
* Manual handling and supporting the on-call service, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
* Demonstrating resilience, understanding, empathy, and compassion
Additional benefits include a 20% store discount, share incentive plan, and opportunities for skill development through apprenticeships and in-house training.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check to ensure compliance with the NAFDs Funeral Director code.
Note: Due to high application volume, the advert may close early; apply promptly.
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