Funeral Service Operative Apprentice in Milton Keynes

Position: Funeral Service Operative Level One Y Green Funeral Directors, Aylesbury 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. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured throughout the entire way. Being a Funeral Service Operative means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. As a Funeral Services Operative (Level One), you will: Support Funeral Directors in delivering seamless service and ceremonial work. Drive and operate specialist vehicles (including hearses, limousines and private ambulances). Maintaining high standards of presentation for vehicles and facilities, and ensuring they are well-maintained Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out-of-hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care. Bring the deceased into our care from the place of death, including private homes, hospitals, hospices, or public spaces, under varying circumstances. Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) in accordance with family, religious, or cultural wishes. Support with chapel visits and interactions with families in a calm and respectful manner. Has a respectful, caring approach when supporting both colleagues and families. Is physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying. Is reliable, flexible, and able to work outside standard hours when needed. Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential). No previous funeral experience is necessary, complete training, uniform, and support will be provided. We believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow. Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset. A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution. Planning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security. Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones. Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside 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 of our locations. 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! Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity,kindnessand exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love.We'reinvesting in better training, bettersupportand better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us. 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. Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement