Funeral Service Crew

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Position: Funeral Service Crew

Location: Earlsfield, SW17 0PB

Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (18.75–25 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30)

On-Call Rota: Monday–Friday (16:30–20:00) and Saturday–Sunday (08:00–20:00)

Pay Rate / Salary: £14.99 per hour (including London allowance) plus benefits

Closing Date: 30-07-2026

About the Role

Are you compassionate, empathetic, and looking for a meaningful career where you can truly support families during their most difficult moments? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner to recruit a dedicated Funeral Service Crew member for our team in Earlsfield.

In this important and rewarding role, you will help families say the perfect goodbye to their loved ones. No previous experience in the funeral industry is required—we provide full, comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you build a deeply fulfilling career.

Please note: All positions within Funeralcare involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties (such as preparation, transportation, and personal care). Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Care of the Deceased: Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios professionally, empathetically, and with dignity. Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals, and prepare coffins/engrave name plates.

• Funeral Duties: Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles, following safe lifting techniques and health and safety guidance.

• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of equipment, facilities, and vehicles.

• Administration & IT: Maintain client management applications daily, inputting detailed and timely information to keep records accurate.

What We Are Looking For

To thrive in this compassionate role, you will need to bring:

• Driving Licence: A full manual UK driving licence.

• Physical Capability: The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role, including manual lifting (appropriate training and handling aids are provided).

• IT Skills: Good IT skills with the confidence to use devices like computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, and scanners.

• Empathy & Sensitivity: The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances with an exceptional customer service approach.

• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy to ensure all regulatory policies and processes are strictly adhered to.

• No CV Needed: You can apply easily from your mobile device!

Fantastic Benefits & Perks

Enjoy a comprehensive package of financial, lifestyle, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you:

• Competitive Pay: £14.99 per hour (including London allowance).

• Generous Discounts: 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores, plus discounts on other services.

• Time Off: 23 days of holiday per year (pro-rata, rising with service).

• Financial Security: Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, plus Wagestream (flexible access to earned pay).

• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP access, and free eye tests.

• Career Growth: Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships.