Trainee Funeral Director | De Gruchy's Funeral Care

Job Role

We're looking for a Trainee Funeral Director to join our team at De Gruchy's Funeral Care.

We are very proud of our small but expertly-led, professional team at De Gruchy's, and this is a rare opportunity to learn and develop with some of the best on the island. This Trainee Funeral Director role is looking for an individual who is confident, compassionate.

The candidate will:

• Undertake driving duties to transport both clients and the deceased, maintaining a professional and dignified approach at all times
• Respond to special requests from clients on the day and assists the Funeral Director to make sure the presentation of the funeral meets the client’s requirements. E.g. Floral tributes are handled with care, wreath cards, donations
• Carry out funerals, removals and take-ins of the deceased and acts as a bearer both in and out of normal working hours
• Participate in an out of hours rota,
• Attend viewings of the deceased as required in and out of normal working hours
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of bodies for viewing by relatives
• Prepare and trims all types of coffins, including the engraving of nameplates
• Clean Society funeral vehicles on a day to day basis and carries out vehicle checks and routine maintenance as per procedure
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of relevant funeral premises as and when required
• Undertake training and development to improve own skills and knowledge
• Advise the line manager regarding building / equipment maintenance requirements
• Maintain stock levels as agreed with the Funeral Director.
• Ensure that the relevant documentation is in the right place at the right time, i.e. registration of deaths
• Comply with the Society’s policies and procedures on Health, Safety and hygiene and report all infringements where identified
• Carry out any other duties required by the Management team in the pursuance of a successful operation.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate the attitude needed to do a great job; positive, proactive, team spirited, dynamic & open to learning, innovation.
• Have the desire and willingness to learn and develop
• Hold a current valid driving license
• Contribute their best; good communication, listening, questioning and team problem-solving.
• Have experience of working within a team environment
• Have the ability to work to deadlines and schedule
• Have the ability to carry out directions/instructions from others
• Have the predisposition for excellent customer service

For further information, please contact our HR team on 01534 879822 or please email us.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button below.

Please note that we may also require the following from you:

1. As this is a full-time role, you will need more than five years residential status
2. EU settled status document will be required from those holding an EU passport
3. A valid right to work will be required 

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