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Funeral Service Operative

Funeral Service Operative

TieTalent • Ware, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Overview

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Position: Funeral Service Operative

Location: Powell's Funeral Directors, Ware

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract - 14 months, 38.33 Hours per week

Salary: £25,652 per annum

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join Powell's Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Operative. This role supports families at one of life’s most sensitive moments, delivering respectful and meaningful services.

The Role

  • Drive and operate specialist vehicles (including hearses and limousines)
  • Set up venues and carry out ceremonial duties, including coffin bearing
  • Maintain funeral vehicles and equipment to high standards
  • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families
  • Bring the deceased into our care from the place of death (private homes, hospitals, hospices, or public spaces)
  • Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) in accordance with family, religious, or cultural wishes
  • Support chapel visits and interactions with families in a calm and respectful manner
  • Carry out all duties involving the deceased with care and professionalism

About You

  • Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and composure under pressure
  • Respectful, caring approach when supporting colleagues and families
  • Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying
  • Comfortable working in direct contact with the deceased in various conditions
  • Reliable, flexible, and able to work outside standard hours when needed
  • Present yourself in a professional and dignified manner
  • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

No previous funeral experience is necessary — full training, uniform, and support will be provided.

What We Offer

  • A fulfilling and meaningful role supporting families in your community
  • Full training and personal development opportunities
  • 30 - 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Uniform and all necessary equipment provided
  • Company pension and life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
  • Annual company bonus

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.

About Us

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. We operate Farewill and provide support before and after the funeral as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, driven by the goal to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care.

FCA Statement

We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We know that diverse teams make better decisions. If you need any accessibility accommodations, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close or extend closing dates depending on application numbers; early application is encouraged.

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