Funeral Operative
Reading
Funeral operative role
We are looking for a full-time funeral operative to join our team, based from our head office in Reading. If you are an empathetic, compassionate individual with great communication skills, this role could be for you.
Key responsibilities
You will be part of a committed and busy team that provides respectful and professional services to families in their time of need. The role is very varied and every day is different. Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking the person who has died into our care, showing sensitivity and professionalism
- Acting as a pallbearer and chauffeur during funeral services
- Undertaking behind-the-scenes tasks such as
- Preparing the person who has died for the family to say their last goodbyes
- Coffin finishing
- Preparing and cleaning company vehicles.
About you
- A positive and open attitude is essential for this role
- Willing to take personal ownership of tasks and be comfortable thinking on your feet
- Respectful and professional approach
- Must hold a full, clean, manual driving license
- Be able to reliably commute, or plan to relocate, to Reading area before starting.
Previous job experience is not necessary, and full training will be given.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm
You will be part of an on-call rota to provide our services outside of standard working hours (additional pay rates apply).
This is an in person role.
Salary and benefits
Salary: Starting from £25,285 plus benefits
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Uniform and suit provided
- Company pension
- BUPA cash plan
- Bike to work scheme
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Apply now to join our team
All interested candidates should complete this application form.
AB Walker is an equal -opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Working at AB Walker
We are a diverse group with a mixture of backgrounds, ages and skills. We share the common goal of delivering the very best funeral and memorial services in a caring and professional way.
About AB Walker
We are an independent, family-owned and run funeral director. We’ve spent nearly 200 years helping people arrange funerals with care, compassion and understanding.