Job title: Funeral Operative
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday plus call out rota cover on some evenings and weekends
Location: Based in South Benfleet but travel to other offices across Essex and East London occasionally
T Cribb and sons is an Independent family run funeral directors who have been taking care of families across East London and Essex since 1881. We pride ourselves on keeping to the very highest standards of care and service, making sure that every funeral is a personal and special experience for our families.
We are currently recruiting for a Funeral Operative based at our office in South Benfleet. As a Funeral Operative you will have wide range of tasks in a fast paced and varied role in which no two days are the same. After a funeral has been arranged, our Funeral Operatives are involved in all the logistical aspects of making sure that a funeral runs smoothly – From collection of the deceased, to preparing the funeral vehicles and attending funerals.
Tasks and responsibilities:
· Collection and transportation of deceased from both hospitals and at home
· Cleaning and preparation of funeral vehicles at the start of every day
· Driving funeral motors including classic vehicles – A full driving license is a must
· Bearing of coffins
· Out of hours call-out rota
· Maintenance and cleaning of offices and cemetery
· Assisting mortician with preparation of the deceased
· All other related tasks as assigned by a manager
Essential for the role:
· Full and clean driving license
· Physical strength
· Smart appearance
· Flexibility – this is not your average 9-5 job
Desirable but not essential:
· HGV license
· Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
· Knowledge of basic car mechanics
Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided to the successful applicant.
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