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Funeral service operative - casual hours

Southsea (Hampshire)
Southern Co-op
Funeral service operative
Posted: 2 July
Offer description

You'll need a full UK driving license (valid for both manual and automatic vehicles) and for insurance purposes you must be over 25.

Shifts will be worked on a casual basis, when the need arises. These will be worked Monday to Friday and you'll be required to work on call and out of hours as part of our on call rota (evenings, weekends, overnight).

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to deliver the best end of life care, support, and experience to the deceased and their families at their time of need. As a Funeral Service Operative you’ll assist in the smooth delivery of funerals, from collection, transportation, and preparation of the deceased, through to driving our vehicles and acting as a conductor or bearer. This is a physically and emotionally demanding role.

What you'll get..

1. 20% store discount
2. Healthcare cash plan & share incentive plan
3. Cycle-to-work scheme
4. Training & development opportunities

What to expect..

5. Collecting the deceased and bringing them into our care. This may involve challenging locations and circumstances.
6. Helping dress and prepare the deceased, including preparing for viewing and placing the deceased into the coffin or casket.
7. Driving our vehicles and ensuring all are in a pristine condition for each funeral.
8. Acting as a bearer.
9. Supporting our local communities and acting as a trusted ambassador for our funeral care services.
10. This role will involve manual handling.

What we're looking for..

11. Excellent communication & listening skills.
12. Can demonstrate resilience and work under pressure.
13. High level of understanding, empathy, and compassion.

Training..

14. Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we’ll provide full training.
15. Travel to other sites will be required.

About Us

We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our ,+ members, have over 4, colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.

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