AddressC. Bastock Ltd Funeral Directors have a Full Time position for a Funeral Service Operative.
Brief Job Description
- Acting as a chauffeur and bearer for funeral services.
- Collection of a deceased from hospital mortuaries, nursing homes, private residencies or wherever is required.
- Preparation of a deceased for viewing. i.e. Hygienic treatment, dressing and placing in the coffin.
- Vehicle cleaning to a very high standard.
- Preparation of coffins. i.e. Fixing the appropriate handles to the coffin and upholstering the interior.
- Delivering funeral documentation to cemeteries and crematoria from both funeral homes, collecting cremated remains and other errands which may be necessary.
- General duties in keeping the work areas clean and tidy.
- Required to partake in a compulsory on-call rota to enable us to provide our 24 hour emergency service, for which overtime is paid.
- The basic salary is £28,500 with the opportunity to earn in excess of £32,000 with the available overtime.
The above points are the main duties associated with the role of a Funeral Operative. However there are many elements to ensuring the smooth running of all funerals, and this list is not exhaustive.
The management reserve the right to make any reasonable request of a Funeral Operative to ensure every element of the funerals we provide are of the highest possible standard.
Person Specification;
- Candidates must have a full clean driving licence, thier own transport and live within a 25 minute travelling distance from our Olton funeral home.
- Be physically fit as manual handing forms a large part of this role.
- Possess a personable nature and have a caring attitude.
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise is very important.
- Must be a self-motivator with enthusiasm for the role.
- A smart, well groomed appearance is essential.
- Basic admintration skills are required for the completion of internal documents and procedures.
Industry experience is welcome but not essential, full in-house training will be given to the successful candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,500.00-£32,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
