Job Vacancy Notice
Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services Ltd is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and professional Funeral Operative to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis (40 hrs) (Monday – Friday 08.30 – 16.30) with regular mandatory participation in an out-of-hours rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) for night-time removals.
This is a hands-on and deeply meaningful role supporting the respectful care of the deceased and the smooth delivery of funeral services for the families we are privileged to serve.
This is more than a job — it is an opportunity to provide dignity, care, and reassurance at some of life’s most important moments.
About the Role
As a Funeral Operative, you will support a wide range of duties including first calls, mortuary support, Chapel of Rest preparation, coffin preparation, pallbearing, chauffeuring, floral tribute arrangements, vehicle readiness, and professional contact with bereaved families and partner organisations.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
· Compassionate, respectful, and able to remain composed in sensitive situations.
· Reliable, punctual, and committed to high professional standards.
· Comfortable working both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
· Physically able to meet the requirements of the role, including lifting, bending, and carrying coffins with dignity.
· Able to work 40 hours a week, but also flexible with working hours and able to participate in the out-of-hours rota.
· A holder of a full UK driving licence, as driving duties are essential.
What We Offer
· A respected role within an established and caring funeral service.
· Full training for the right candidate; previous funeral industry experience is not essential.
· Competitive salary
· Generous holiday entitlement – 36 days per annum including bank holidays.
· The opportunity to develop practical, client care, and funeral operations skills.
· A supportive team environment where dignity, respect, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are caring, practical, professional, and ready to support families with dignity and respect, we would be pleased to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering note explaining why you would be suited to this important role.
Pay: £27,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
