Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Co-op; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
£12.40 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, varied shifts between Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, 3.75 hours per day, 5 days per week - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota
Guisborough, TS14 6NT
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.
Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.
No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.
At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.
What you’ll do

1. collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner
2. bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
3. maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
4. prepare coffins and engrave name plates
5. prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral

This role would suit people who have

1. a full UK manual driving licence
2. a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
3. the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
4. the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)

Why Co-op?
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

1. 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
2. 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
3. discounts on other Co-op products and services
4. 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
5. a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
6. access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day
7. access to virtual GP and free eye tests
8. endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
9. friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
10. 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’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.