Funeral Service Team Member

Description

Job title: Funeral Service Team Member

Summary

We are looking for a Funeral Service Team Member to provide support to Funeral Homes providing funeral services from the offices of CPJ Field & Co. To be well presented, with no visible tattoos or piercings, efficient and helpful in all matters concerned with the provision of funeral services and customers, both living and deceased, cared for to the highest standard possible in order that the reputation of the business is maintained at all times.

The post holder is required to work flexibly, in a tight knit team environment. It may be necessary to assist, or cover for, other staff from time to time.

Location: Aylesbury HP19 8RY

Specific Roles & Duties

Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles and bearing coffins on the shoulder

Removal of the deceased from their place to our premises in a seemly and dignified manner, including performance of first offices

Attend sudden deaths on behalf of HM Coroners from a range of locations and scenarios, which sometimes can be distressing and convey the deceased person to a public or hospital mortuary both day time and out of hours removals which sometimes can be distressing

Ensure immaculate appearance of all company vehicles at all times

Checking and maintaining the mortuary register

Collection and preparation of coffins prior to funerals including fitting out and engraving name plates

Preparation of the deceased for presentation in the Chapel of Rest

To prepare graves and plots for ashes interments, including the removal and replacement of memorial tablets

To maintain office cover on an at need basis

Willing and able to assist with any other duties which arise on a day to day basis which enhance the service and presentation of the Company

Keeping all premises of CPJ Field & Co clean and tidy specific areas for attention are; the mortuary areas, preparation rooms, fridge areas, the chapels, the workshops.

General maintenance to include; basic decorating, changing, light bulbs etc.

To participate in an on call out of hours rota including sickness and holiday cover.

Skills & Experience

A professional and caring approach

A team player willing to be part of the out of hours removal team

Possess the emotional strength and resilience required to work with the deceased in a variety of circumstances whilst maintaining a calm, mature and compassionate disposition for their families and loved one.

Support the reputation of the business by providing a professional service to clients.

An understanding that each and every funeral is unique.

Be of smart appearance with a full manual driving licence.

Job Disclaimer

The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and there will be other duties consistent with the grade as directed.

It is our intention to reply to all applications where possible, but if you do not hear from us you have not been successful on this occasion and we wish you every success in your search for suitable employment.

Please note - If you have been unsuccessful with an application for this role within the last 6 months please do not submit a further application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP24,767.88-GBP30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Night shift

Overtime

Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have any visible tattoos or piercings?

Tell us why you would like to join CPJ Field & Co?

Licence/Certification:

Manual Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: CPJFSTMFIELDHOUSE

Ad ID: 5416945540