Funeral Service Team Member

CPJ Field Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned funeral company in Eastbourne is seeking a Funeral Service Team Member (Chauffeur/Bearer). This role involves supporting families, attending funerals, driving vehicles, and maintaining a dignified atmosphere. The ideal candidate will be flexible, hold a valid driving license, and maintain a smart appearance. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities for professional development and various benefits including a pension scheme and annual gatherings.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Annual company gatherings

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience is preferred but not essential.
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Be prepared to work with a smart appearance, with no visible tattoos or piercings.

Responsibilities

• Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles and bearing coffins.
• Removal of the deceased from their place of death to the premises.
• Collection and preparation of coffins prior to funerals.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Driving license

Job description

CPJ Field & Company Ltd, an independent and family-owned Funeral Company is one of the oldest and most established companies in the UK.

In such a personal profession, we recognised the importance of our team members. Our colleagues serve as ambassadors for the family business, and custodians of our company ethos, to care for both the living and the dead.

We are currently seeking a Funeral Service Team Member (Chauffeur/Bearer) to join our team in Eastbourne. We are looking for someone truly special, an individual dedicated to supporting families through one of the most difficult times in their lives.

You will provide support to Funeral Directors, helping with all matters concerning funeral provision. Acting as a key support, this role is suitable for those who enjoy variety and flexibility and would be keen to contribute to all aspects of the business, from attending funerals, to chauffeuring, to collecting and preparing coffins prior to funerals.

Job Description

Join our family business with a casual role, offering competitive pay. Enjoy the perfect balance of flexibility and being part of a supportive, dedicated team.

• Previous relevant experience is preferred, but not essential
• Must hold a valid driving licence
• Happy to work flexibly in a small team
• Be prepared to work with smart appearance, with no visible tattoos or piercings
• Full training provided
• Simple application process below
• No company parking available

Key Responsibilities

Day to day, the successful applicant’s responsibilities may include:

• Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles, maintaining vehicles, and bearing coffins on the shoulder.
• Removal of the deceased from their place of death to our premises in a seemly and dignified manner.
• Checking and maintaining the mortuary register.
• Collection and preparation of coffins prior to funerals including fitting out and engraving nameplates.
• Preparation of the deceased for presentation in the Chapel of Rest.
• To prepare graves and plots for ashes interments, including the removal and replacement of memorial tablets.
• Keeping the premises of CPJ Field, clean and tidy. Specific areas for attention are the mortuary areas, preparation rooms, fridge areas, the chapels, the workshops, the arranging offices, reception areas, and upstairs offices.
• Willing and able to assist with any other duties which arise on a day-to-day basis, including being available on a 24-hour call-out system in accordance with the local rota agreements for which you will receive an additional payment.

As a valued member of the team, we aim to offer extra benefits to all our colleagues:

• Outstanding CPJ Field courses and opportunities to study for industry-recognised qualifications for career progression
• Pension scheme, sick pay, travel schemes, and support for personal charitable initiatives
• Annual company gatherings and local funeral home social events throughout the year

This is a unique profession: if this sounds like you and you would welcome the opportunity to join us, please complete the form below. We look forward to hearing from you.