Funeral Service Operative

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Job description

About UsAt Funeral Partners, we offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care, and we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.The OpportunityCalm and professional, our Funeral Operatives play a vital role in our service, and are often the first members of the team to meet our families. Working at John Nodes Funeral Service in West Acton, a good Funeral Service Operative will be able to provide reassurance to families that we will take good care of their loved ones whilst we prepare them for their final journey.In addition to bringing people's loved ones into our care, Funeral Service Operatives play an active role behind the scenes, working in the mortuary, fitting coffins, and dressing the deceased; as well as participating in funeral services, pallbearing, and helping to ensure everything goes smoothly.Being a Funeral Service Operative can be challenging and rewarding, and no two days are quite the same. It can also be an opportunity to progress into a career as a Funeral Director if you have the determination to do so.Your duties will include driving company vehicles, so you'll need a full driving licence. You'll also have a place on the out of hours, and on-call rota, which will provide an opportunity to earn additional payments.Part of your role will also require you to enter care homes, for this reason you will need to be fully vaccinated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, unless you are medically exempt. If you are successful in the Recruitment and Selection process, you will be required to produce your vaccination certificate/pass or medical exemption at interview stage.The Benefits23 days annual leaveAnnual Bonus SchemeLife assurancePensionEmployee assistance serviceFamily & Friends discountsChristmas vouchersFamily-Friendly PoliciesReward & Recognition schemeWork within the local communityRegular Feedback Surveys and Project GroupsFree office refreshmentsEye careRefer a friend schemeCome and join us, we will give you all the tools you need to be a success.For further information about Funeral Partners, please visit our web site ensure that you fully complete the online application form and include your last 5 years employment/education/gaps history, we are unable to progress applications that are not fully completed onto the next stage of the selection process.Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on or via email for any assistance.FP1