Funeral Attendant – Full‑time role with on‑call rota

About the role

Join the Co‑op funeral service crew and help families say a respectful goodbye to their loved ones. The role is based in Bradford (Wibsey) with occasional travel to Keighley and involves a mix of on‑site duties and an on‑call rota.

Key responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations with professionalism and empathy.
• Bear coffins and operate funeral vehicles on the day of the service.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and the funeral ceremony.
• Enter and update client information in management applications daily.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins using handling aids and follow health‑and‑safety guidance.

Required profile

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Physical ability to perform manual lifting and moving of coffins.
• Calm, compassionate response in emotional situations.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to regulatory policies.

Required skills

• Computer literacy – confident use of tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners.

What we offer

• £13.24 per hour plus benefits.
• Full training and ongoing support – no prior funeral experience needed.
• Excellent pension scheme and discounts on Co‑op products and services.
• Part‑time schedule of 18.75 hours per week, Monday‑Sunday, 8 am‑8 pm.