Job Description

Funeral Service Crew - Part time

\xc3\x82\xc2\xa311.77 per hour plus benefits\xc3\x82

18 hours per week, Part Time, 5\xc3\x82 days per week varied shifts - as part of this role, you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll also be part of the on call rota

Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 no CV required.\xc3\x82

You\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll need a full manual UK driver\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s 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.\xc3\x82

At the Co-op, you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll do

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 prepare coffins and engrave name plates\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

This role would suit people who have

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 a full UK manual driving licence\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting)\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 retail, admin or hospitality experience

Why Co-op?\xc3\x82

You\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll get a fantastic benefits package including:\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 20% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 discounts on other Co-op products and services\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 a pension with up to 10% employer contributions\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re struggling with, 24 hours a day

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 access to virtual GP and free eye tests

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships*

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it\xc3\x82

*Apprenticeships available to candidates without previous Funeralcare experience

Building an inclusive work environment\xc3\x82

We\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re 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.\xc3\x82

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.

We\'ll ask whether you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at .

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at ..\xc3\x82

As part of your application you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.\xc3\x82

If you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re successful in your application, we\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll 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\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.\xc3\x82

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.\xc3\x82

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