Funeral Service Team Member

Job Title: Funeral Service Team Member

Location: Slough

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

H J Newman, a family-owned Funeral directors based in Slough and an established part of the community for 65 years. In such a personal profession, we recognise the importance of our team members. Our colleagues serve as ambassadors for our family business and custodians of our company ethos, to care for both the living and the deceased.

We are currently hiring a Funeral Service Team Member (Chauffeur/Bearer) to join our team. We require a special person to join our team dedicated to serving families at one of their most difficult times.

You will support Funeral Directors by assisting with all aspects of funeral arrangements and services. This role is suitable for those who enjoy variety and would be keen to contribute to all aspects of the business, from attending funerals and chauffeuring, through to preparing coffins and the deceased prior to funerals.

Job Description:

Join our family business in a full-time role, offering competitive pay. The position requires a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Enjoy being part of a supportive, dedicated team.

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given.

Full, Clean, Manual driving license required.

Happy to work flexibly in a small team and on your own. Smart appearance is essential given the nature of the role (uniform will be provided).

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm; you will also be part of an on-call rota providing care outside of standard working hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Day to day, the successful applicant's responsibilities will include:

1. Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles, maintaining vehicles, and bearing coffins on the shoulder.
2. Removal of the deceased from their place of death to our premises in a dignified manner.
3. Checking and maintaining the mortuary register.
4. Preparation of coffins prior to funerals including dressing of the coffins.
5. Preparation of the deceased for presentation in our Chapel of Rest.
6. To prepare graves and plots for ashes interments.
7. Keeping the premises of H J Newman, clean and tidy. Specific areas for attention are the mortuary areas, preparation rooms, fridge areas, and the chapel.
8. Adhering to all Health and Safety related to providing funeral care.
9. Willing and able to assist with any other duties which arise on a day-to-day basis, including being available on a 24-hour call-out system in accordance with the local rota agreements for which you will receive an additional payment.

Benefits:

As a valued member of the team, you will benefit from:

1. A competitive salary
2. 20 days holiday + bank holidays
3. Uniform and Suit
4. Company pension scheme
5. Training and support
6. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives
7. A friendly and supportive working environment

This is a unique profession: If you would welcome the opportunity to join us, please complete the form below. We look forward to hearing from you.