Funeral Service Crew – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Base pay: £12.79 per hour + benefits. Part‑time 18.75 hours per week, 4‑5 days a week. Working location: Bristol BS30 8FR. You must have a full UK manual driving licence. We provide full training and support.
What you'll do
* Collect deceased from various locations and situations in a professional and empathetic manner.
* Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
* Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
* Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
* Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
* Maintain client‑management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records consistently updated.
* Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.
What we’re looking for
* A full UK manual driving licence.
* Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
* Good IT skills, confident with a range of devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, printer, scanner) and ability to learn new applications.
* Ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic approach to customer service.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.
Benefits
* 30 % off Co‑op branded products and 10 % off other brands in our food stores all year round.
* 23 days holiday (pro‑rated, rising with service).
* Pension with up to 10 % employer contributions.
* Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice 24 h.
* Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Wagestream money management app.
* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Supportive team and meaningful work in the community.
Diversity and inclusion
We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates. For more information see our application process and disability confident scheme.
Co‑op: owned by members, we focus on building a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is to help people access the products and services they need, when they need them, with honesty and integrity.
Background checks (DBS, adverse media, occupational health, social media) will be conducted. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of these checks.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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