Join to apply for the Funeral Service Operative role at Dignity Funerals Ltd
Location: Hinkley and Butler, Newhaven
Salary: £23,997.65 per annum (£12.04 per hour)
Join us in ensuring every goodbye is dignified and meaningful.
No experience is needed; comprehensive training is provided in-house. All you need is a genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer service, a caring and empathetic nature, a good level of physical fitness and the ability to legally drive our company vehicles.
Contract: Permanent, Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities:
* Take part in our on-call rota (This is dependant on individual in-branch rotas).
* Aid with bringing the deceased into our care throughout office hours and out of hours.
* Preparing and maintaining excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness for our funeral fleet.
* Participate in coffining duties, including the trimming of coffins/caskets, in addition to dressing and placing the deceased in coffins as appropriate.
* Being part of the funeral service by bearing the coffin and driving company vehicles.
* Assisting the Funeral Director with pre-funeral checks including route planning and address checking.
* Work across different locations in the local area, when required based on operational needs.
This role will suit someone who:
* Has a Full UK Manual Driving License.
* Is physically able to lift and carry heavy weights in accordance with manual handling procedures.
* Is ideally familiar with the local community.
* Is committed to providing excellent customer service.
* Demonstrates composure and empathy in sensitive situations.
* Is reliable, well-presented, and aims for high standards in their job role.
What we provide to you:
* Annual salary of £23,997.65
* 22-25 days holiday plus bank holidays included in overall entitlement.
* Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance X2.
* Free On-Site/Street Parking.
* Free Uniform Provided (Incl. Dry Cleaning).
* Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.
If you’d like to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing dignified farewells and supporting families during their most challenging times - we want to hear from you!
What are the next steps?
To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!
FCA Statement:
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience, and integrity to protect both the company and our clients.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
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