Funeral Service Crew – £12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 15 hours per week. Shifts Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm. Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7AL.
No CV required – apply on your mobile. You need a full manual UK driver's licence.
What you’ll do
* Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios 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.
This role would suit people who have
* A full UK manual driving licence.
* The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided.
* Good IT skills, confidence to use a range of technology devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners) and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems.
* The 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.
Why Co‑op?
* 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year round, plus discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service).
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support 24 hours a day.
* Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
* Access to Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. We invite you to let us know if you need reasonable adjustments.
Application process
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment (approx. 20 minutes). If successful we will carry out a DBS, adverse media checks, occupational health questionnaire and social media activity review as part of the pre‑employment screening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of these checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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