Funeral Service Operative - Wisbech, United Kingdom - Dignity Plc
Description
There's more to funerals than you think...
At Dignity, we are committed to providing people with the highest standards of services and care, helping our clients every step of the way when they need us most.
We are focused on delivering the highest quality of service, with choice and flexibility for the best value for money.
Great service comes from great people who are all aligned with our purpose and vision, to be the UK's Leading Provider of End-of-Life Care.
We work in teams, and just like a family, we care for and protect our people and those that we look after.
We embrace our diversity, celebrate our differences, and help each other grow.Interested in becoming part of our family...?
We currently have an opportunity for a 18-month Fixed Term Contract Funeral Service Operative to join our dedicated team of funeral professionals at Bailey & West Funeral Directors in Wisbech serving the wider area.
As a Funeral Service Operative, you will be at the very heart and focal point of our business, persistently delivering consistently high levels of client services to the deceased and their families.
Some of our posts will require you to assist our on-call rota at night and on the weekend, though this will be fully discussed with you throughout the recruitment process.
Other duties will include:
Preparing and ensuring the cleanliness of vehicles
Aid with bringing the deceased into our care
Being part of the funeral service by bearing the coffin and driving company vehicles
Assisting the Funeral Director with pre-funeral checks including route planning and address checking. What Do I Need?
A full UK driving licence (manual)
Good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties
The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving licence check.
Pride in your appearance, ensuring you are always professional
A caring and empathetic nature
The determination to deliver excellent client servicesWhat do you get?
An annual salary of £22,462.91 per annum + on-call ancillary payments
Accruing days holiday + bank holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Opportunity to enrol on several of our apprenticeship schemes
Full uniform providedWhat are the next steps?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply' button, where a member of our resourcing team will review your application.
Our Learning and Development team works with our people to increase the knowledge and skills needed to deliver their roles and develop themselves.
We are also investing in our people with a wide range of bite-sized digital topics that allow you to guide your own professional development in engaging and effective ways.
These range from our Diversity and Inclusion training and Mental Health Awareness to How to Cook in SpanishApprenticeships
From HR Administration to MBA level qualifications, our Learning and Development team provides professional development opportunities at all levels across our organisation.
As an FCA-regulated organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience, and integrity to protect both the company and our clients.
If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process.
The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.