Funeral Service Crew

Job Advertisement: Funeral Service Crew (Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Position Overview

• Job Title: Funeral Service Crew

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Location: Guisborough (TS14 6NT)

• Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, plus participation in an on-call rota)

• Salary: £13.24 per hour plus comprehensive benefits

• Closing Date: 30-07-2026

• Job ID: 1069642

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Funeral Service Crew member to support our partner operations in Guisborough.

In this role, you will help families through some of their most difficult moments by providing dignified, respectful, and professional care. No prior experience in the funeral industry is necessary, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Important Note on Physical Contact: All positions within Funeralcare involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties. Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Deceased Care: Collect the deceased from various locations and scenarios professionally; prepare, transport, and provide personal care for viewings and funerals.

• Funeral Operations: Bear coffins on the day of the service, drive funeral vehicles, prepare coffins, and engrave name plates.

• Manual Handling: Safely lift, carry, and move coffins using proper safe techniques, handling aids, and equipment in line with health and safety guidelines.

• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all equipment and facilities, including funeral vehicles.

• Administration & IT: Maintain client management applications daily by inputting accurate, timely data to keep records up to date.

What You’ll Bring

• Driving Licence: A full manual UK driving licence is essential.

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

• IT Competency: Good digital skills with the confidence to operate computers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners, and learn new applications.

• Compassion & Composure: The ability to react calmly and empathetically in emotional circumstances with a sensitive approach to customer service.

• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy standards to ensure strict adherence to regulatory policies and processes.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: £13.24 per hour.

• Pension Scheme: Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.

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

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support), a virtual GP service, and free eye tests.

• Financial Flexibility: Access to Stream, a money management app allowing access to a percentage of pay as you earn it.

• Discounts: Retail discounts across partner stores and services.

• Development: Endless career development opportunities, including professional apprenticeships.

Pre-Employment Screening & Application Process

• No CV Required: You can apply quickly and easily on your mobile device.

• Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a 20-minute online assessment.

• Checks: Successful offers are conditional upon pre-employment screening, including a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, adverse media check, social media activity review, and an occupational health questionnaire.