Embalmer

Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!

We are looking for an Embalmer to join our team at the East of England Co-op Funerals. As an Embalmer you will make a meaningful impact in providing a final tribute for our clients. Bring your expertise and compassion to provide personalised and dignified care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With us, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and caring environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide caring and personalised support to clients from various backgrounds and religions.
• Carry out daily preparations of the deceased and perform practical physical assessments.
• Help colleagues understand the benefits of embalming through supportive guidance.
• Uphold meticulous standards and attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
• Actively participate in the community, fostering meaningful relationships and representing our co-op as a trusted and respected ambassador.

The person we are looking for 

• Must have a recognised British Institute of Embalmers qualification (or equivalent).
• Recognise the importance of providing an impeccable final tribute.
• Possess excellent decision-making and task prioritisation skills, ensuring efficient and timely execution.
• Demonstrate a pragmatic and versatile mindset, with an open and adaptable approach to various situations.
• Have a compassionate demeanour and display emotional resilience.

Perks of the job

At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?  

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream®
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

Check out the detail of all our colleague benefits here.

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.