At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families during difficult times by bringing loved ones into our care with dignity.
- Company: James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors, a compassionate team serving the community since 1904.
- Benefits: Earn £35.39 per night plus removal fees, with flexible hours perfect for students.
- Other info: Enjoy comprehensive training, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience and training.
- Qualifications: Calm, dependable individuals with a full UK driving licence and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24341 - 29751 £ per year.
Salary: £35.39 per night plus removal fee of £38.00 per call-out attended
Location: James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors - Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent, Variable Hours
This is a Permanent, Variable Hours vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join us as an Out of Hours Funeral Service Operative, supporting our on-call rota. This is a unique and flexible role focused solely on bringing loved ones into our care when a death occurs out of hours. You will often be the first point of contact for families during difficult times, so professionalism, empathy, and discretion are essential. Unlike a full-time Funeral Service Operative role, this position is dedicated exclusively to overnight, on-call work, with no daytime or weekend commitments required.
Working Pattern
- On-call between 8:00pm and 8:00am, Saturday to Sunday only.
- Minimum commitment of one Saturday & Sunday in every 4 week period.
- Shifts can be worked one weekend consecutively or across different weekends.
- You are not required to remain on site, simply be available to attend when needed.
This flexibility makes the role particularly suitable for students or individuals with other work or daytime commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding to out-of-hours calls when required.
- Bringing the deceased into our care with dignity and respect.
- Supporting families in a calm, compassionate, and professional manner.
- Driving company vehicles (full UK licence required).
- Ensuring all procedures are carried out sensitively and in line with company standards.
What We Offer
- Standby payment: £35.39 per night (paid whether called out or not).
- Plus a Removal fee: £38.00 per call-out attended.
- Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.
- Full uniform.
- Opportunities to work within the local community.
- Reward and recognition scheme.
- Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project group.
- Employee assistance service.
- In addition to your salary, you will also receive:
- Holiday pay.
- Life Assurance.
- Pension.
- Family and friends discounts.
- Christmas vouchers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Eye care.
- Refer a friend scheme.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is calm, dependable, and able to respond promptly when on call.
- Has a caring and respectful approach to sensitive situations.
- Can work independently during overnight hours.
- Holds a full UK manual driving licence.
- Has good communication and customer service skills.
- Previous experience in the funeral industry is not essential; full training will be provided.
Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team for any assistance.
Funeral Service Operative - Nights (Weekends) employer: Funeral Services Northern Ireland LTD
At Adair & Neely Funeral Directors in Londonderry, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values compassion and teamwork. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth through comprehensive training and opportunities to achieve industry-recognised qualifications. With family-friendly policies, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including life assurance and an annual reward scheme, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered in their vital roles.
Contact Details:
Funeral Services Northern Ireland LTD Recruitment Team
