Funeral Service Crew
Co-operative Group Limited.
Funeral Service Crew
£25792
Co-operative Group Limited., Coppenhall, Cheshire East
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: dde6a8141d8a4579b6eed1d8e0dc34d2
Full Job Description
- 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, If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.
- Forging Relationships
- Co-operation
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Compassion
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)
access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it - YuLife - an app that rewards your for exercising with discounts and vouchers for all kinds of brands
- Our past, present and future is all about looking after our clients, with compassion and kindness at the core of everything we do.
- Whatever job you do, you'll be part of a caring and supporting team.
- We're proud our business makes a positive impact in our communities.
- Everyone can find their place here, learn and develop new skills and build a career.
Holidays starting from 31 days holiday per year (includes bank holidays) - 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Flexibility - we'll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life
- YuLife - a wellbeing app that rewards healthy behaviours with vouchers to spend at your favourite brands
- Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships, £12.40 per hour plus benefits
- 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
- 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
- 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 which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 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
You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.
You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.
If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.
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Success profile
What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities
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.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job., This can be an emotional job. But it's also an incredibly fulfilling career. At Co-op Funeralcare we're proud to support our customers at the most difficult time of their lives. Empathy and compassion are key to everything we do, looking after and caring for our clients every step of the way. Our funeral homes are at the heart of their local communities, and our colleagues play a key role in building relationships and making connections to make a difference, in the true spirit of co-operation. You'll be part of a close-knit team, in which everyone has a voice and feels valued, welcome and included. Everyone can find their place here and build a rewarding career.
Our culture
Kindness and compassion are central to our culture and evident in the way we support our colleagues and clients. We champion the progress of our colleagues, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and included no matter who they are. We work together to do what's right for our clients, supporting them at the most difficult times of their lives and helping them say their best goodbye.
Part time contracts available for 15 or 30 hours per week, varied shifts Monday to Friday 8am-5pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EA
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., Why Co-op?
You'll get a fantastic benefits package including: