Full job descriptionRole Outline 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
This role is based in the Workshop of a funeral directors based in Selhurst reporting to the Workshop Manager and supports the efficient day-to-day running of the workshop and warehouse. The role involves preparing and finishing coffins, ashes caskets and grave markers, coordinating orders and stock, supporting Fibrous dispatches and ensuring all items are correct, clean and ready for use or delivery.
The postholder is expected to work accurately, maintain a safe and tidy working environment and assist the mortuary team when required, including providing appropriate holiday cover for the Workshop Manager and mortuary colleagues.
Key Skills and Qualifications
1. Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking coffin specifications, nameplates and order paperwork.
2. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet funeral, production and dispatch deadlines.
3. Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with workshop, mortuary, funeral arranging and Fibrous colleagues.
4. Ability to use computer systems, including eFD, and to maintain accurate stock and dispatch records; willingness to learn DPD shipping processes.
5. Practical aptitude, care in handling tools and materials, and a commitment to high standards of finish and presentation.
6. Reliable timekeeping, flexibility and a willingness to support colleagues and provide holiday cover.
7. Awareness of safe manual handling and workplace Health & Safety; willingness to undertake required training.
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