Funeral Service Operative

Job Title: Funeral Service Operative

Location: Bo’ness

Salary: £30,180 per annum / £2,515 per Month

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Thomas Cuthell & Sons are the longest established independent Funeral Directors in Forth Valley and are seeking a dedicated Funeral Service Operative to join our team at our Bo’ness Funeral Home.

In this varied and meaningful role, you will support all aspects of our daily operations—from caring for the deceased and preparing coffins to assisting on funeral services, supporting our memorial team, and maintaining our facilities.

The post requires commitment to on call rota requiring 24hr availability, on a one in four-week rotation. A retainer is paid in addition to overtime rate for additional hours worked.

Role Responsibilities

• Caring for the deceased.
• Washing of vehicles
• Furnishing Coffins
• Assisting on funerals
• Assisting the memorial erection department
• Occasional garden and property maintenance

Role Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of the position; therefore, experience is not necessary but will be considered an advantage.
• The position requires commitment to an on-call rota system involving weekend and through the night call outs.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• DBS clearance required.

Benefits:

• On site parking
• Uniform provided.
• Pension Scheme
• Holiday allowance

Additional Information:

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Funeral Assistant, Funeral Services Assistant, Funeral Service Operative, Funeral Operative may also be considered for this role.