Mortuary Technician/Funeral Assistant

We have an opportunity to join our independent funeral home located in Chorley, Lancashire on a full-time permanent basis as a Mortuary Technician/Funeral Assistant.

About this Roll:

- The position is Monday to Friday 9:00am till 5:00pm, however you must be flexible to meet the demands of the business

- In addition to the above you will have a place on the out of hours on call rota (discussed in detail at interview)

- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the mortuary

- Arranging and assisting the embalming team

- Bringing loved ones into our care from hospitals, nursing homes and private residents

- On going care and dressing of the deceased

- Coffin ordering, collection and furnishing

- Chauffeuring on funerals when required

- Care of the funeral home and general maintenance

Candidate:

- Full clean UK driving license, advanced motoring advantageous

- Well organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills and able to priorities your workload

- Attention to detail is a must when carrying out detailed instructions

- Interested in helping others as well as sympathetic, caring and tactful when meeting bereaved people

- Dignified and respectful

- Smart and well presented at all times

- Able to deal with other people’s distress and emotions without being affected yourself

- Physically fit, as this role can be physically demanding at times

Applicants should send their full CV and cover letter stating current salary and notice period required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided

Application question(s):

• Do you live within 10 miles of our funeral home?

Licence/Certification:

• Clean Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Mortuary Technician/Funeral Assistant