Funeral Service Crew

Funeral Service Crew – Coroner Service

Recruitment Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Co-op Funeralcare

Location: Bristol, BS30 8FR

Job ID: 1068858

Job Category: Funeralcare

Hours per week: 22.5 hours (Part-Time, Permanent)

Closing Date: 31-07-2026

Salary: £13.24 per hour plus great benefits

About the Role

Are you compassionate, professional, and looking for a meaningful career where you can support your community through difficult moments? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Co-op Funeralcare to recruit a dedicated Funeral Service Crew Member for their Coroner Service team in Bristol!

In this vital role, you will be responsible for carrying out the transfer of the deceased on behalf of the Coroner. You will also support the day-to-day Funeralcare operation, ensuring that both Co-op’s and the Coroners' ways of working are adhered to and delivered with the utmost professionalism, dignity, and respect.

• Working Pattern: 3 out of 5 days across Monday – Friday (rotational shifts: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), plus 1 in 3 weekends (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00_AM).

• Essential Requirement: You will need a full manual UK driver’s licence.

• Important Note: All positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties (including preparation, transportation, and personal care). Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying. No prior experience is necessary—full training and ongoing support are provided!

Key Responsibilities

• Coroner Transfers: Remove and transfer the deceased safely and respectfully to the designated facility on behalf of the Coroner, supporting investigations and examinations promptly.

• Compassionate Service: Provide a professional, sensitive, and reassuring service when dealing with bereaved families and working closely with Coroners' Officers, police, healthcare professionals, and mortuary staff.

• Deceased Care & Preparation: Assist in the care, personal care, and preparation of the deceased to the highest standard, including preparing coffins and engraving name plates.

• Operational Standards: Maintain accurate documentation relating to transfers and admissions, keep equipment and vehicles clean, and ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and infection control procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Driving Licence: A full UK manual driving licence.

• Empathy & Sensitivity: A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail and the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.

• Physical Ability: The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role, including manual lifting.

No CV is needed to apply! You can easily apply straight from your mobile device by completing a quick online assessment.

Why Join Through Supportive Bridge?

When you join the team through Co-op, you aren't just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-powered movement that puts people and communities first. Alongside a competitive hourly rate of £13.24, you will receive an incredible benefits package:

• Financial Perks: 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in food stores year-round, a pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, and early wage access via Stream.

• Work-Life Balance & Time Off: 23 days of holiday (pro-rata, rising with service) and supportive scheduling.

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP services, and free eye tests.

• Growth: Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and pathways into management, embalming, or other Co-op business areas.

Equal Opportunities & Screening Checks

Diversity and inclusion are central to this workplace. Applications are welcomed from everyone, and the company is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Adjustments can be fully supported throughout the recruitment process if needed.

Please note: Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening checks, including a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, adverse media checks, an occupational health questionnaire, and a review of public social media activity.