Senior Funeral Service Operative – Newark
Annual salary: £27,500 per annum
About Us
We offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care and are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family. Together, we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.
The Opportunity
Calm and professional, Senior Funeral Operatives play a vital role in our service and are often the first members of the team to meet our families. A good Senior Funeral Service Operative will provide reassurance to families that we will take good care of their loved ones while preparing them for their final journey.
As the logistical lead within our team, you will take responsibility for coordinating funeral service logistics, including vehicle scheduling, staff deployment, and ceremonial planning. You will work closely with Funeral Directors to ensure every aspect of each service is meticulously organised and delivered with professionalism and dignity.
In addition to bringing loved ones into our care, Senior Funeral Service Operatives play an active role behind the scenes, working in the mortuary, fitting coffins, dressing the deceased, and participating in funeral services, pallbearing, and ensuring everything goes smoothly.
Being a Senior Funeral Service Operative can be challenging and rewarding, and no two days are quite the same. It can also be an opportunity to progress into a career as a Funeral Director if you have the determination to do so.
Typical Duties
- Manage mortuary area & mortuary checks, including checking on the care of our deceased.
- Ensure all vehicles leave the premises in the best condition, complete vehicle checks and organise repairs with the Diary Manager.
- Help the Funeral Director organise the team in line with garage orders and ensure standards are achieved.
- Manage coffin & other orders, assist with the running of the Hub / Stock control.
- Attend trainer sessions on an ongoing basis, buddy up new starters in their induction periods, and support acquisitions.
- Drive company vehicles – a full driving licence is required.
- Participate in the out of hours and on-call rota, earning additional payments.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.
- Full uniform.
- Opportunities to work within the local community.
- Reward and recognition scheme.
- Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project group.
- Employee assistance service.
Additional Benefits
- 23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join the Annual Reward Scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Pension.
- Family and friends discounts.
- Christmas vouchers.
- Cycling to Work Scheme.
- Eye care.
- Refer a friend scheme.
About You
Strong experience in diary coordination or operational logistics is essential, as this role requires excellent attention to detail, confident communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive conditions.
Full Manual UK Driving Licence is required.
Equality Statement
Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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