Job Responsibilities:
1. Collect the deceased from various locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
2. Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles.
3. Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
4. Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
5. Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.
Qualifications and Skills:
* 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 physical tasks, including manual lifting.
Additional Information:
At Co-op, 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 have maintained a clear social purpose, and everything we do helps build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
We are 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 our differences and recognize the importance of reflecting the communities we serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer is conditional upon these checks.
Position Details:
* Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7AL
* Part-time, 10 hours per week, various shifts (Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm, 2 hours/day)
* No experience needed; full training provided.
* £12.79 per hour plus benefits.
* Includes being part of the on-call rota.
Benefits:
* Discounts on Co-op products and services.
* Holiday entitlement (23 days pro-rata).
* Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, free eye tests.
* Career development opportunities, apprenticeships.
* Supportive team environment.
* Access to Wagestream for flexible pay options.
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