Funeral Operative

£12.43 per hour + additional payments for out-of-hours cover

Chelmsford Star are now recruiting for a Funeral Operative to join the team based in and around Chelmsford!

Funeral Operative

Location: Operations Centre, Chelmsford (Ideally within 10-mile radius)
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week (including out-of-hours call-out rota)
Salary: £12.43 per hour + additional payments for out-of-hours cover
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

What We Offer

• £12.43 per hour, with enhanced pay for out-of-hours duties
• Full-time, permanent contract (39 hours per week)
• A comprehensive training programme
• Supportive, respectful working environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives

Join a Team That Truly Makes a Difference!

Are you compassionate, reliable, and looking for a meaningful role where you can provide vital support to families during their most difficult times? We’re looking for a respectful, hardworking Funeral Operative to join our dedicated team based in Chelmsford.

This is a varied and rewarding role involving everything from supporting funeral services as a bearer to preparing vehicles, coffins, and the deceased for funerals and viewings. You’ll also take part in our call-out rota, so we ask that you live within approximately 10 miles of the Operations Centre.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Attending funerals as a bearer and providing respectful support to grieving families
• Assisting with removals of the deceased from homes, hospitals, and care facilities
• Preparing the deceased in the mortuary for viewings and services
• Engraving nameplates and preparing coffins
• Maintaining and cleaning funeral vehicles and equipment
• Participating in a shared out-of-hours call-out rota
• Driving funeral vehicles (Hearse, Limousine, Ambulance) – training provided
• Supporting general workshop and cleaning duties
• Adhering to all health, safety, and professional standards
• Carrying out other tasks as directed by the Operations Manager

What We’re Looking For

• A respectful, empathetic individual who takes pride in providing dignified care
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 3 years
• The ability to work flexible hours and take part in the on-call rota
• Ideally located within 10 miles of Chelmsford
• A reliable team player with strong attention to detail
• No previous funeral experience is required – full training will be provided

If you’re ready to be part of a team that delivers service with compassion, dignity, and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to begin your journey with us!

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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