Funeral Service Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract in Bristol

Closing date: 17-09-2026

Funeral Service Crew - Coroner Service - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

£13.24 per hour plus benefits

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday shifts 6:00-14:00/14:00-22:00/22:00-06:00 and working 1 in 3 weekends 6:00-18:00 or 18:00-6:00 on a rotational basis

Bristol BS30 8FR

You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties – the amount of contact will differ depending on the role applied for.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Remove and transfer the deceased safely and respectfully to the designated mortuary or post-mortem facility, on behalf of the Coroner.
• Support the Coroner's investigation process by ensuring deceased persons are transferred promptly for examination or identification as required.
• Provide a professional and compassionate service when dealing with bereaved families.
• Work closely with the Coroner's Officers, police, healthcare professionals, funeral directors and mortuary staff.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to transfers, collections and admissions.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Assist in the care and preparation of the deceased to the highest standard.
• Ensure compliance with legal, health and safety and infection control procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail.
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances.
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting).

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round, as well as discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

A place you’ll belong:

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.