Embalmer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Coop

Description

Embalmer
£ £17.87 per hour plus benefits

37.5 hours per week, Full Time (Working Monday to Friday with potential for occasional weekends)

Leeds, West Yorkshire

We're looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op Funeralcare team.

If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus we need, we can offer you a fantastic experience to develop your career with a business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.

In this role, you'll be part of one big team, committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients every time.

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and other retailer's products and services.

What you'll do:

- provide an empathic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and religions
- prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments on a daily basis
- support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming
- maintain high standards, detail and accuracy in everything you do
- play an active role within the community, building strong relationships with people and acting as a trusted and well-respected ambassador for Co-op


This role would suit someone who has:

• proven BIE qualification (or equivalent)

- a practical can-do attitude and flexible approach
- a caring nature and emotional maturity
- the ability to think on your feet and expertly prioritise your work
- an appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final tribute


Why Co-op?
As a Funeralcare colleague, you'll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)

- a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- access to wellbeing support and other benefits
- discounts on Co-op products and services
- exclusive discounts and offers from a huge range of retailers


Building an inclusive work environment
We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

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Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.