1. Funeral Service Operative – (Night Shift- Weekend Only)
2. £35.39 per night plus removal fee of £38.00 per call-out attended
3. Saturday – Sunday- 8:00pm and 8:00am
About Us
At James Brown Funeral Directors, we are proud to have been serving our local communities with care, compassion, and professionalism since 1904. As part of Funeral Partners, we are committed to setting the highest standards within the profession and supporting families at the most difficult times in their lives.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as a team, supporting one another to deliver a respectful and dignified service to every family in our care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join us as an Out of Hours Funeral Service Operative, supporting our on-call rota.
This is a unique and flexible role focused solely on bringing loved ones into our care when a death occurs out of hours. You will often be the first point of contact for families during difficult times, so professionalism, empathy, and discretion are essential.
Unlike a full-time Funeral Service Operative role, this position is dedicated exclusively to overnight, on-call work, with no daytime or weekend commitments required.
Working Pattern
4. On-call between 8:00pm and 8:00am, Saturday to Sunday only
5. Minimum commitment of one Saturday & Sunday in every 4 week period
6. Shifts can be worked one weekend consecutively or across different weekends
7. You are not required to remain on site – simply be available to attend when needed
This flexibility makes the role particularly suitable for students or individuals with other work or daytime commitments.
Key Responsibilities
8. Responding to out-of-hours calls when required
9. Bringing the deceased into our care with dignity and respect
10. Supporting families in a calm, compassionate, and professional manner
11. Driving company vehicles (full UK licence required)
12. Ensuring all procedures are carried out sensitively and in line with company standards
What We Offer
13. Standby payment: £35.39 per night (paid whether called out or not) Plus a Removal fee: £38.00 per call-out attended
You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of working within a small local team alongside the all the benefits of a much larger national company. We have family friendly policies and can offer flexible working as well as:
14. Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.
15. Full uniform
16. Opportunities to work within the local community
17. Reward and recognition scheme
18. Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project group
19. Employee assistance service
In addition to your salary, you will also receive:
20. Holiday pay
21. Life Assurance
22. Pension
23. Family and friends discounts
24. Christmas vouchers
25. Cycle to Work Scheme
26. Eye care
27. Refer a friend scheme
About You
We are looking for someone who:
28. Is calm, dependable, and able to respond promptly when on call
29. Has a caring and respectful approach to sensitive situations
30. Can work independently during overnight hours
31. Holds a full UK manual driving licence
32. Has good communication and customer service skills
Previous experience in the funeral industry is not essential – full training will be provided.
About Us
We are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family – one of the UK’s leading funeral providers. We offer a sensitive, professional service and are committed to setting new standards of excellence across the industry.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. They come from all walks of life and bring with them a shared dedication to delivering exceptional care. Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our colleagues have to say by visiting our website.
Any applicant who has applied within the previous six months for this role and has not been successful need not apply.
Please ensure that you fully complete the online application form and include your last 5 years employment/education/gaps history, we are unable to progress applications that are not fully completed onto the next stage of the selection process.
Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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