Job description

Avaliable Job Today Full time Funeral Operative required to work for a family business based in Honiton, Ottery St. Mary, Seaton and Axminster.

Duties will include:

· Participation in an on call rota (which includes working unsociable hours) and flexibility to cover holiday / additional days/nights. A minimum of one night per week and every third weekend on call.

· Preparing and ensuring the cleanliness of vehicles

· Bearing coffins and driving company vehicles

· Collecting deceased from a variety of locations for ourselves and on behalf of H. M. Coroner

· Preparing the deceased for viewings and the funeral

· Buildings maintenance, premises tidyness and cleaning

Completion of Health and Safety paperwork across premises

The ideal candidate will have:

· A clean, full UK manual driving Licence

· Experience of driving larger vehicles

· A good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties

· A genuine desire to help people at a difficult time in their lives

· Pride in their appearance, ensuring you are always professional

· The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances

· A caring and empathic nature

· A good eye for detail

· Determination to deliver excellent client services.

We can offer:

· Competitive salary plus 28 days holiday each year (including Bank Holidays)

· Nest pension scheme with employer contributions

· Initial and on-going training as required.

We are looking for:

· A compassionate and caring candidate who enjoys helping others

· A confident and friendly communicator

· A willingness to be flexible

· A smart and well-presented candidate

The successful applicant MUST live within close proximity of our Funeral Homes due to the on call commitment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £22,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Where are you located? Applicants must live within the areas specified
• Do you hold a full UK driving licence that enables to you drive a manual van?
• Are you able to be on call and work unsociable hours?
• Have you considered the nature of the duties this post requires?

Work Location: One location