Our team is expanding and we have a flexible job opportunity in our casual driver/bearer role.

The Job and its requirements:

We are looking for a new team member to join us on a flexible yet permanent basis, who is available to assist us with carrying out the requirements of our busy diary and on call rota.

This is a varied role and there are no set hours, but wherever possible you will have good notice as to when we would require you.

The successful person will be positive and approachable with a smart appearance and be physically fit in order to carry out the work required. Being able to work within a team and have good communication skills is paramount to this role.

All applicants must have the following:

• Full clean UK driving licence
• Availability to work flexibly including day shifts, night shifts, flexitime  
• Availability throughout the week, for day shifts and night shifts

The duties:

• Working on an as and when required basis as a driver/bearer
• The availability to be on call, out of hours, to carry out the removal of the deceased
• Collecting the deceased from their place of death
• Washing company vehicles and such tasks when required
• Attending training necessary to fulfil the post to the highest standard

Rates of pay:

The hourly rate of pay is £11.75 – £12.50 depending on experience, with set rates of pay that apply for attending funerals and for being on call, and an hourly rate of pay will apply for all other duties. This will be discussed and explained further at interview stage.

A suit will be provided by the company, which you would be required to wear on all official business and our more casual, practical uniform for garage duties and such like. Experience is not required, although desirable, full and ongoing training will be given to any successful candidate.

If you think this job opportunity for a casual driver/bearer is for you, please send your CV to info@wathalls.co.uk for the attention of Mark Reed.

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The ‘Wathall’s Way’ is at the heart of everything we do: whether that is helping people take out pre-payment funeral plans; arranging a funeral; creating a lasting memorial or supporting families through bereavement.

It is the ethos behind how we work, treat each other and the families we serve and how we support our local communities.

These guiding principles have been embedded in our culture over the generations and have seen us through the challenges brought by numerous economic depressions, two world wars and ever-changing societal behaviours.

Despite all the changes since Wathall’s started in 1858, our number one focus is to support each other, the families who need us and our local communities – guided by our values:

• Respect for all – The way we treat each other, and the way we treat those we serve, always with respect for others
• Strive for excellence, everyday – Great isn’t good enough, strive for excellence in everything we do
• Act with integrity – Our commitment to work transparently, honestly, and doing what is best for the families and each other, taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment to our community and surroundings – We commit to caring for and supporting our community and surroundings in whatever way we can
• Accessible support – Everyone deserves compassion and has the right to access support, we do not discriminate, and all are welcome

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Are you looking for a change and still want to feel rewarded in your career? Are you caring, compassionate, honest, and respectful?  Do you want to make a difference and help families at their time of need? If so, we could be what you are looking for.

At Wathall’s, we believe in the importance of providing exceptional care and support to families during their time of need. If you share our commitment to professionalism and compassion, we welcome you to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Funeral Conductor/Bearer

Location: Derby – City Centre

Overview

Wathall’s is an independent, family-owned Funeral Directors with seven branches covering Derby, Burton, and Ashbourne.  Our amazing team proudly celebrates 165 years of caring for our families with the compassion, dignity, and respect that they deserve. We are dedicated to offering professional and caring funeral services to assist families through their most challenging times.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a caring, empathetic, professional, and well-presented person to join our team as a Conductor/Bearer.  You will be working primarily as a Funeral Conductor and bearer, reporting directly to the Funeral Team Manager.  With at least two years’ experience within the Funeral Industry and ideally as a conductor, you will work within our funeral team to provide an exceptional standard of service to the families that we care for.  Attending addresses when bringing loved ones into our care, you will often be the first to meet our families.  From then, working behind the scenes, you will be involved in the process within the mortuary environment, coffin preparation area, garage, and vehicle cleaning, through to the funeral service where you will care for and guide the family. 

Key Responsibilities

• On funerals, safely and respectfully transporting the deceased and their families to and from various locations, including the funeral home, church, cemetery, and crematorium.
• Working within the Mortuary environment in a respectful and dignified manner.

• Furnishing, lining, and preparing coffins within the workshop area.
• Ensuring that funeral vehicles are maintained, clean, and presentable at all times.
• Collaborating with the other team members to ensure that funeral services run smoothly.
• Providing support and compassion to grieving families during the Funeral Service.
• To work on the on-call rota system which involves night and weekend work (minimum 2 nights per week) bringing deceased into our care.

Experience and Requirements:

• Two years’ experience within the Funeral industry (preferably as a Conductor) is preferred but not essential as training will be given.
• Empathetic, compassionate, resilient, and able to work with initiative and under pressure.
• Well presented with excellent time keeping skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally charged situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A full, clean driving licence is required.
• Due to the nature of the role, heavy lifting is necessary and good levels of physical fitness would be required.
• Living locally would be an advantage due to working on the out of hours on call rota.

Location and working hours

You would be based at our Head Office in Derby City Centre. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm.  You would be required to be included on the out of hours on call rota at least two nights per week, which includes some weekends.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary (dependant on experience) of between £29,000 – £32,000 per annum including on call rate, plus call out and some overtime earnings.
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Full uniform provided
• Fully inclusive mobile phone.
• Health Cash Plan (upon completion of probation period)
• Death in service scheme (upon completion of probation period)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Company pension

How to Apply: If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to info@wathalls.co.uk

Application Deadline: Sunday November 12^th 2023

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