At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families during sensitive moments and deliver meaningful services with compassion.
- Company: Join Dignity, a caring team dedicated to helping families navigate difficult times.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 25 days' leave, bonuses, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Empathy, attention to detail, and a commitment to respectful service.
The predicted salary is between 26708 - 26708 £ per year.
Position: Funeral Service Operative Level One
Location: Oliver and James Funeral Directors, Abingdon
Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week
Salary: £26,708.34 per annum plus on-call payments
We're looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join our team as a Funeral Service Operative (Level One). This role offers the opportunity to support families during one of life's most sensitive moments, playing a key part in delivering respectful and meaningful services that genuinely make a difference.
Why This Role Matters
At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured throughout the entire way.
Your Impact and Responsibilities
Being a Funeral Service Operative means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family meets, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. You are entrusted with the role of taking care of our deceased and ensuring our families' wishes can be met. You conduct yourself with respect; complete training, uniform, and support will be provided.
What you can expect from us
- Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500.
- Planning for your future - 4% matched pension.
- Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary.
- Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, offering savings across retailers, eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.
- Support when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
- Learn and grow with us - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Making work easier - Free on-site parking available at most locations.
What are the next steps?
To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!
Why Dignity
Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and it matters. Dignity is changing for the better. We're investing in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us. You'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families across Britain through one of the hardest times in their lives, this is a good place to build a career.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
Funeral Service Operative in Isle of Wight employer: Dignity Funerals Limited
At Dignity, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and professionalism. As a Funeral Director in Basildon, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a matched pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities to foster your personal and professional growth. Join our close-knit team where your contributions are recognised, and you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of families during their most challenging times.
