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Funeral Service Crew, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client:
Co-op
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
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Job Description
Closing date: 11-06-2025
Funeral Service Crew £12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, working varied shifts Monday to Friday. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota. Location: 1 Park Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 8AX.
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.
You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.
Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.
No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.
At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.
What you’ll do
* Collect the deceased from various locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
* Bear coffins 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.
This role would suit people who have
* A full UK manual driving licence.
* A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail.
* The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
* The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).
Why Co-op?
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:
* 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 offering confidential advice and support 24/7.
* Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that 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.
We’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do helps to build a fairer world.
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and recognize the importance of reflecting the communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities, and we’re part of the Disability Confident scheme.
As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful applicants will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media checks. Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.
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