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Funeral Operative

Office Angels
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Office Angels is seeking a Funeral Operative for an established organization in Abingdon, Oxford, offering a salary of £24,316 per annum plus benefits.
  • The role involves conducting pre-funeral checks, assisting in the transfer of the deceased, and participating in funeral services.
  • Candidates must have a full UK Manual Driving Licence and demonstrate physical ability to lift heavy weights.
  • Experience in providing excellent customer service and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy is required.
  • The position is full-time, working 38 hours per week with one week in four on call between 5pm-9pm, and applicants should be committed to high standards in their work.

Office Angels are recruiting for a Funeral Operative to join an established organisation in Abingdon, Oxford.

Role: Funeral Operative

Location: Abingdon, Oxford with free parking

Hours: 9am-5pm 38hrs per week | 1 week in 4 on call between 5pm-9pm (on phones)

Salary: £24,316pa plus benefits

Duties:

  • Supporting the Funeral Director by conducting pre-funeral checks, such as route planning and address verification.
  • Taking part in the on-call rota
  • Assisting in the transfer of the deceased into care, both during and outside office hours.
  • Ensuring the funeral fleet is impeccably clean and well-maintained.
  • Participating in coffining tasks, including trimming, dressing, and placing the deceased in coffins or caskets.
  • Playing a key role in funeral services by driving company vehicles and acting as a coffin bearer.
  • Being flexible and mobile, working across different local locations as required to meet customer needs and operational demands.

Previous experience:

  • Physically able to lift and carry heavy weights in accordance with manual handling procedures.
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence
  • Committed to providing excellent customer service.
  • Demonstrates composure and empathy in sensitive situations.
  • Reliable, well-presented and aims for high standards in their job role

Next steps:

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Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.