Funeral Service Team Member
About the role
As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting our Funeral Homes and ensuring every family we serve feels guided, respected, and supported. This position is varied, hands-on, and requires both professionalism and empathy. The post holder is required to work flexibly, in a tight knit team environment. It may be necessary to assist, or cover for, other colleagues from time to time.
Your duties will include:
* Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles and bearing coffins on the shoulder
* Removal of the deceased from their place to our premises in a seemly and dignified manner, including performance of first offices
* Attend sudden deaths on behalf of HM Coroners from a range of locations and scenarios, which sometimes can be distressing and convey the deceased person to a public or hospital mortuary both day time and out of hours removals which sometimes can be distressing
* Ensure immaculate appearance of all company vehicles at all times
* Checking and maintaining the mortuary register
* Collection and preparation of coffins prior to funerals including fitting out and engraving name plates
* Preparation of the deceased for presentation in the viewing room
* Willing and able to assist with any other duties which arise on a day to day basis which enhance the service and presentation of the Company
* Keeping all premises of CPJ Field & Co clean and tidy; specific areas for attention are the mortuary areas, preparation rooms, fridge areas, the chapels, the workshops
* General maintenance to include basic decorating, changing, light bulbs, etc.
* To participate in an on call out of hours rota including sickness and holiday cover
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings both professionalism and heart to this unique role:
* A compassionate and respectful nature, with the emotional strength to support families and work with the deceased.
* A team player with the flexibility to take part in our out-of-hours rota.
* A calm, mature, and considerate approach in sensitive situations.
* A smart and professional appearance with a full manual driving licence.
* A genuine commitment to maintaining the reputation of CPJ Field & Co. through the care you provide.
Why Join Us?
At CPJ Field & Co., we understand that every funeral is unique. We are proud of our heritage and reputation, and we are equally proud of the people who make our work possible. You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team where your work truly matters – not just to us, but to every family you help.
If you are looking for a role with real purpose, where professionalism and compassion go hand in hand, we would love to hear from you.
www.cpjfield.co.uk
Job Disclaimer
The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and there will be other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,761.88-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Burgess Hill RH15 8QY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience of dealing with clients sympathetically in difficult/upsetting circumstances?
* Do you possess the emotional resilience required to move deceased persons in all circumstances?
* Do you live within 45 minutes drive from our location. (Due to our coroner contracts colleagues must be 45 minutes location from or premises).
Licence/Certification:
* Manual, UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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