Funeral Service Assistant Macclesfield, England
Job description
What we will offer:
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
- One extra days holiday for Christmas Shopping (non-contractual)
- One extra days holiday for your Birthday, if it falls on a working day (non-contractual)
This is an interesting and rewarding career opportunity where no two days are the same.
Funeral Service Assistant – The Role:
As Funeral Service Assistant you will be responsible for contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the team, ensuring that all tasks are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
Duties Include
- Participation in funerals as a Chauffer or Pall Bearer
- Participation in the 24 hour on-call rota
- Carrying out transfers of deceased persons
- Care and presentation of deceased persons
- Lining and fitting of coffins
- Valeting the fleet of vehicles
- Assisting with housekeeping duties to ensure that the premises are maintained in a clean and serviceable condition including maintaining and cleaning the mortuaries
This list is not exhaustive of the tasks and duties expected of the job holder.
Funeral Service Assistant – What we need from you:
You will work alongside a team of highly professional, dedicated, compassionate individuals, who strive to provide the highest level of service, care and attention.
Due to the nature of this role and sensitive working environment, it is essential that the prospective candidate has a keen interest and desire to work within the funeral profession. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.
Prior experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.
This is a physically demanding role.
Essential:
- Keen desire to work withing the funeral profession
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Full, clean driving licence
- Professional, caring and empathetic disposition
- Smart personal presentation
A DBS disclosure will be completed on appointment.
If you have the desire, skills and experience to succeed and can bring a fresh, professional and genuinely caring approach to this demanding role, please apply today.
No agencies please
