Co-op
Embalmer - Comprehensive Benefits Package (Hiring Immediately)
Job Location
Oakdale, United Kingdom
Job Description
Closing date: 25-11-2024
**Embalmer**
£36,504 per annum (£18.72 per hour) plus benefits
Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Poole, Dorset BH12 3LT
**Applicants must be an existing qualified Embalmer with BIE membership**
**(or equivalent)**
We’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op
Funeralcare team. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus
we need, we can offer you a fantastic experience to develop your career with a
business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.
In this role, you’ll be part of one big team, committed to delivering
outstanding service to our clients every time. In return, we can offer you a
competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and
other retailer’s products and services.
**What you’ll do**
• provide an empathic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and
religions
• prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments on a daily
basis
• support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming
• maintain high standards, detail and accuracy in everything you do
• play an active role within the community, building strong relationships with
people and acting as a trusted and well-respected ambassador for Co-op
**This role would suit someone who has**
• a BIE (British Institute of Embalmers) qualification (or equivalent)
• a practical can-do attitude and flexible approach
• a caring nature and emotional maturity
• the ability to think on your feet and expertly prioritise your work
• an appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final
tribute
**Why Co-op?**
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on
the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice
and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day
• access to virtual GP and free eye tests
• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference
to your community
• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a
percentage of your pay as you earn it
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s
largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart
of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social
purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for
our members, customers, colleagues, and communities
**Building an inclusive work environment**
We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from
everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues
have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our
differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the
communities they serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our
recruitment process according to your needs. Were also part of the Disability
Confident scheme, meaning well always offer an interview to disabled
candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for
a job.
Well ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident
scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs,
we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to
participate.
You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.ukapply-
process.
You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our
commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.ukdiversity-
inclusion-and-wellbeing.
If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks
as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS
(disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational
health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also
check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-
employment screening checks.
Location: Oakdale, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
**Embalmer**
£36,504 per annum (£18.72 per hour) plus benefits
Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Poole, Dorset BH12 3LT
**Applicants must be an existing qualified Embalmer with BIE membership**
**(or equivalent)**
We’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op
Funeralcare team. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus
we need, we can offer you a fantastic experience to develop your career with a
business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.
In this role, you’ll be part of one big team, committed to delivering
outstanding service to our clients every time. In return, we can offer you a
competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and
other retailer’s products and services.
**What you’ll do**
• provide an empathic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and
religions
• prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments on a daily
basis
• support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming
• maintain high standards, detail and accuracy in everything you do
• play an active role within the community, building strong relationships with
people and acting as a trusted and well-respected ambassador for Co-op
**This role would suit someone who has**
• a BIE (British Institute of Embalmers) qualification (or equivalent)
• a practical can-do attitude and flexible approach
• a caring nature and emotional maturity
• the ability to think on your feet and expertly prioritise your work
• an appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final
tribute
**Why Co-op?**
You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on
the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice
and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day
• access to virtual GP and free eye tests
• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference
to your community
• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a
percentage of your pay as you earn it
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s
largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart
of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social
purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for
our members, customers, colleagues, and communities
**Building an inclusive work environment**
We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from
everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues
have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our
differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the
communities they serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our
recruitment process according to your needs. Were also part of the Disability
Confident scheme, meaning well always offer an interview to disabled
candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for
a job.
Well ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident
scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs,
we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to
participate.
You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.ukapply-
process.
You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our
commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.ukdiversity-
inclusion-and-wellbeing.
If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks
as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS
(disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational
health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also
check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-
employment screening checks.
Location: Oakdale, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Contact Information
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