Apprentice Funeral Service Operative

About the role

🚀 Apprentice Funeral Service Operative 🚀

Crake and Mallon is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Apprentice Funeral Service Operatives in the Teesside community. If you're ready to make a real difference and build a meaningful career, this is your chance! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting bereaved families during their time of need. 🤝
• Learning the ins and outs of funeral operations alongside our experienced team. 🛠️
• Assisting with the preparation and care of coffins. 🕊️
• Safely and respectfully transferring the deceased from various locations. 🏡🏥
• Helping with Coroner's removals when needed. 📜
• Driving funeral vehicles and participating in bearing duties. 🚗🕯️
• Keeping our funeral vehicles clean, maintained, and ready for service. 🧼
• Welcoming and assisting families and visitors at the Chapel of Rest. 👋
• Supporting the funeral directing team with operational tasks. 📝
• Participating in our out-of-hours on-call rota for urgent needs. ⏰

What you'll need:

• A full, clean UK driving licence. 🔑
• To be physically fit and able to handle heavy lifting and manual tasks. 💪
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (minimum 90 nights per year), plus occasional weekend and evening cover. 🌙
• A standard DBS check may be required. 🛡️

What you'll gain:

• Hands-on experience in a vital service. 💯
• Comprehensive training on-site in Stockton-on-Tees, with dedicated support from a Connect2Funeral Care assessor. 🎓
• A mix of practical, on-the-job learning and flexible online study. 💻
• Dedicated off-the-job training time during working hours. 🗓️
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, lifelong career. ❤️

Note: Due to insurance requirements for driving company vehicles, candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, lining, and dressing of coffins
• Carrying out removals of the deceased from private homes, nursing homes, and hospitals
• Assisting with Coroners' removals when required
• Driving funeral vehicles, carrying out bearing duties, and transporting ministers
• Daily cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of funeral vehicles

Skills