Overview
Job Category: Funeralcare Operations
Job Description: Funeral Service Crew
Location: Great Tey, Essex CO6 1JE
Salary: £24,940 (£12.79 per hour) plus benefits
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am–8pm; on-call rota
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.
As part of the Co-op, you’ll be joining a large co-operative with a clear social purpose and community focus.
What you’ll do
* collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner
* bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
* maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
* prepare coffins and engrave name plates
* prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral
Qualifications
* 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 the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)
Additional information
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. We offer full training and ongoing support, benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. We provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment for candidates with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. If invited to participate in recruitment, you will be asked about any required adjustments. You can find more about the recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. Any offer of employment is conditional on pre-employment screening, including DBS checks and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We may also review social media activity as part of screening.
Benefits
* 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year round
* 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 the Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice and support, 24/7)
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a difference to your community
* access to Wagestream – a money management app to access a portion of pay as you earn it
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