CPJ Field & Company Ltd, an independent and family-owned Funeral Company is one of the oldest and most established companies in the UK.
We are a dedicated and compassionate organisation within the funeral industry, committed to providing respectful and professional services to the families and communities we serve.
Supporting Funeral Homes providing funeral services from the offices of CPJ Field & Co. You will be well presented, efficient and helpful in all matters concerned with the provision of funeral services and customers, both living and deceased, cared for to the highest standard possible in order that the reputation of the business is maintained at all times.
The post holder is required to work flexibly, in a tight knit team environment. It may be necessary to assist, or cover for, other staff from time to time.
Location: Based in Eastbourne. Due to on-call Coroners duties, all applicants should live within 20 minutes of Eastbourne
Specific Roles & Duties
- Attendance at funerals, including driving vehicles and bearing coffins on the shoulder
- Removal of the deceased from their place to our premises in a seemly and dignified manner, including performance of first offices
- Attend sudden deaths on behalf of HM Coroners (when held) from a range of locations and scenarios, which sometimes can be distressing and convey the deceased person to a public or hospital mortuary both day time and out of hours removals which sometimes can be distressing
- Ensure immaculate appearance of all company vehicles at all times
- Checking and maintaining the mortuary register
- Collection and preparation of coffins prior to funerals including fitting out and engraving name plates
- 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
- To maintain office cover on an at need basis
- Willing and able to assist with any other duties which arise on a day to day basis which enhance the service and presentation of the Company
- Keeping all premises of CPJ Field & Co clean and tidy specific areas for attention are; the mortuary areas, preparation rooms, fridge areas, the chapels, the workshops.
- General maintenance to include; basic decorating, changing, light bulbs etc.
- To participate in an on call out of hours rota including sickness and holiday cover.
Skills & Experience
- A professional and caring approach
- A team player willing to be part of the out of hours removal team
- Possess the emotional strength and resilience required to work with the deceased in a variety of circumstances whilst maintaining a calm, mature and compassionate disposition for their families and loved one.
- Support the reputation of the business by providing a professional service to clients.
- An understanding that each and every funeral is unique.
- Be of smart appearance with a full driving licence.
Job Disclaimer
The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and there will be other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
It is our intention to reply to all applications where possible, but if you do not hear from us you have not been successful on this occasion and we wish you every success in your search for suitable employment.
Please note - If you have been unsuccessful with an application for this role within the last 6 months please do not submit a further application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,775.88 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have any visible piercings or tattoos?
- Tell us why you would like to work to CPJ Field?
- Do you live within a 20 minute drive of Eastbourne?
Experience:
- Customer support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastbourne BN21 3XE
