Funeral Operative Job at A B Walker (Reading)

Funeral Services Co-ordinator

Caring for families is at the heart of what we do. Joining us as Funeral Service...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

13.49 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to manage and prioritise time well
Problem solver by nature
Can act as a role model for Society values
Flexible and supportive
Competent with IT systems and applications

Job Responsibility

Coordinating the fleeting diary and day-to-day operations of allocated care centre(s)
Managing fleeting requirements
Making sure the fleet is always clean and full
Ensuring all equipment is maintained and colleagues are trained
Prioritising safety by ensuring procedures are followed
Daily safe and legal checks
Ensuring operational colleagues accurately complete all paperwork
Managing stock holding and order of coffins
Working with the Funeral Operations Lead to support colleagues’ skills development
Staying on top of the budget and scorecard performance

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Fulltime

Funeral Director

As Funeral Director, you will be leading and managing the daily functions of our...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

15.50 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Passion for leading and developing operational teams and driving excellent service to clients
Planning and organising skills for effective multi-site management
Great at communicating and engaging teams
Great at working in a team
Understand the strength of taking time to build strong relationships and manage expectations
Subject to a standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Job Responsibility

Leading and managing the daily functions of our funeral business
Ensuring ongoing financial growth and maintaining excellent care standards through highly motivated and engaged teams across assigned funeral branches
Ensuring we provide an industry-leading funeral service and achieve profitable market share growth by promoting a culture of value, choice, and care
Playing a committed role in building all available channels to enhance our commercial performance

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Fulltime

Funeral Advisor

Families who’ve experienced a loss need someone they can rely on, who’ll be will...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable building good working relationships both internally and externally
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of our Funeral homes – supporting our families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Be flexible, and cover other Funeral Homes (as required) for sickness and holidays, as well as arranging funerals at the clients’ premises (as required)
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process- making sure that they feel well supported and informed
Provide the choices that they need to personalise the funeral service
Arrange Funerals- paying attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate clearly and accurately the arrangements between both the family and Funeral Director
Administration duties – handling complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Keep the Funeral Home clean and tidy all times as well as ensuring the security of the premises (including opening and closing of funeral home i.e. alarms)
Act as a co-operative member, promoting Funeral Services within the local community
Build good working relationships with hospitals, nursing homes, local clergy and doctors

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of ou...

Location

United Kingdom , Lowestoft

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable in building good working relationships
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of Funeral homes
Support families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Be flexible and cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate arrangements between family and Funeral Director
Handle administration duties

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Families who’ve experienced a loss need someone they can rely on, who’ll be will...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable building good working relationships internally and externally
Full UK Driving licence essential
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Must be comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of our Funeral homes
Support our families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered (coffin range, masonry, floral tributes)
Actively listen about the person who has died and understand the families’ wishes
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange Funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate arrangements clearly between family and Funeral Director
Perform administration duties handling complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Keep the Funeral Home clean and tidy at all times

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount across Retail and Funeral businesses
Retail discounts via hub (exclusive discounts, savings on days out, holiday discounts)
Colleague Dividend (share of profits)
Colleague recognition programmes
Personalised learning and development with access to training programmes
Paid time for volunteering (three days per year)
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP access
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan (voluntary)

Parttime

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager supporting the Crematorium Manager and playing a major role in...

Location

United Kingdom , Gedling

Salary:

32176.00 GBP / Year

WesterleighGroup

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as an Assistant Manager / Team Leader / Supervisor / Management experience or completion of MIT preferred
Ability to deputise for Crematorium Manager when required
Able to travel to other sites for cover when required
Loyal and trustworthy with the ability to deal with confidential information
Performance driven
Interest in personal development and a commitment to developing skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
You will need to be able bodied as manual handling will be part of this role
Emotionally resilient and organised with excellent attention to detail
A real team player with natural compassion and the desire to make a difference every day

Job Responsibility

Support the Crematorium Manager in the commercial performance of the site (sales, cost control and profit)
Deputise for the Crematorium Manager when required
Optimise the efficient use of site resources including staff, facilities
To work, reflecting our values, to create an excellent working environment for your team
Ensure adherence to the “Code of Practice” as laid down by The Federation of British Cremation Authorities
Develop and manage your team effectively under the guidance of the Crematorium Manager
Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard and in line with company policy
Ensure the highest standards of health and safety and ensure compliance with Westerleigh Group H&S policy
Ensuring day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible and follow the complaints procedure
Liaise with Distinct Cremations over the booking of direct cremation services

What we offer

Company performance bonus up to 5%
32 days holiday (Includes 8 days bank holiday)
£500 salary increase (pro rata) after completing FBCA Accredited cremator training
Life Assurance
Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
Ongoing learning & development
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program
Mindfulness App
Mental Health First Aiders

Fulltime

Conducting Funeral Assistant

Joining us as a Conducting Funeral Assistant, you’ll be conducting and arranging...

Location

United Kingdom , Gloucester

Salary:

13.49 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A real passion for providing excellent service to clients and supporting the operational team
Planning and organising skills to ensure effective multi-site coverage
Great at communicating and engaging clients
Great at working in a team
Understand the strength of taking time to build strong relationships and manage expectations
Competent with administration tasks
Essential soft skills and ability to stay calm in challenging situations
A full UK Driving licence is essential
Subject to a standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Job Responsibility

Providing leadership to our bearer team on the day of funeral
Support line managers to coach and develop colleagues’ knowledge
Conduct Funerals- ensuring high standards of delivery by all colleagues
Lead and participate with community activities
Ensuring compliance to Health and Safety requirements by bearer team on the day of funeral
Attend local forums/and or meetings to build network with NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors)
Daily running of funeral home including funeral arranging and ad hoc back of house duties as required
Participate in a Standby and On-Call rota

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Fulltime

Security Officer

The Security Officer reports to the Director of Security. Under general supervis...

Location

United States , Orangeburg

Salary:

Not provided

MUSC Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid Driver’s License
At least 1 year experience in Security or equivalent job functions is preferred but not required
Ability to physically patrol the perimeter of the medical center and parking lot
Ability to communicate tactfully with the public
Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds institution is preferred
Ability to perform job functions while standing
Ability to perform job functions while sitting
Ability to perform job functions while walking

Job Responsibility

Monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors
Responds to security calls within the medical center
Conducts basic investigations
Troubleshooting of the electronic visitor management system
Operate, conduct basic investigative techniques of the electronic visitor “Raptor” management system
Interview and obtains detailed information from victim/witnesses to complete reports
Responds and engages with calls for service 24/7 throughout the medical centers
Engages in physical restraint of aggressive psychiatric patients, aggressive patients, aggressive family members and aggressive visitors
Recover and secure firearms, knives and other weapons from patients, families and visitors
Conducts weapon detection protocols during Gun Shot Weapon (victim) Operations in the Emergency Department

Fulltime

Funeral Operative

A B Walker

Location:
United Kingdom , Reading

Category:
Customer Service

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

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