Funeral Operative

My client, an established and well respected family run Funeral Directors in Basingstoke, are seeking a dedicated and motivated Funeral Operative to join their team. This position requires someone with excellent communication skills and an empathetic approach. Attitude is more important than experience as full training will be given, but you must have a full driving licence and be comfortable with heavy lifting.

Responsibilities of the Funeral Operative

• Attending funerals as a bearer and driver
• Being on a call out rota to collect the deceased from the place of death (this is a 24 hour operation and you will be expected to take your turn on average one week in 3. An allowance is paid for being on call and for each callout)
• Care of the deceased, including recording of information, and responsibility for their belongings
• Cleaning and maintaining company vehicles
• Meeting with families to discuss funerals and addressing any questions
• Working within the funeral directors, assisting the embalmer, and constructing coffins and caskets
• Checking flowers have arrived

Requirements

• A full driving license
• Availability to be on call on a rota basis
• Be within 15 minutes of the office with a means of transport to attend night time call out when required.
• A positive attitude, professional approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Excellent communication skills including empathy
• You should be organised and computer literate, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi task and prioritise

If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, training is provided, and you can make a real difference to families at this difficult time, we would love to hear from you.