Apprentice Funeral Service Operative
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Company: Crake and Mallon Funeral Service
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Location: TS18 2BU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,436.80 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000055606
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 06/11/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm. Participation in an on-call rota is required (minimum 90 nights per year), plus additional holiday cover and out-of-hours removals/Chapel of Rest visits when needed.
Brief Description
Join Crake and Mallon as an Apprentice Funeral Service Operative and play a vital role supporting bereaved families in the Teesside community. Working alongside our dedicated operations team, you will gain hands-on experience in funeral operations, vehicle care, and customer service while building a rewarding, lifelong career.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place on-site at Crake and Mallon in Stockton-on-Tees, supported by regular 1-to-1 sessions with a dedicated Connect2Funeral Care assessor. Learning is delivered through practical, hands-on workplace tasks and flexible online study modules, with dedicated off-the-job training time allocated during normal working hours.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a full-time permanent Funeral Service Operative role may be offered to the right candidate. From there, Crake and Mallon offers long-term career progression into specialist areas within the business, such as Senior Funeral Operative, Funeral Conductor, or progressing into a Funeral Director role.
Vacancy Detail
- Assisting in the preparation, lining, and dressing of coffins
- Carrying out removals of the deceased from private homes, nursing homes, and hospitals
- Assisting with Coroners' removals when required
- Driving funeral vehicles, carrying out bearing duties, and transporting ministers
- Daily cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of funeral vehicles
Meeting, assisting, and welcoming bereaved families and visitors at the Chapel of Rest - Supporting the funeral directing team with operational duties and documentation delivery
- Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota for removals and family visits
Other Information
- Must be 21 years of age or older (due to insurance requirements for driving company vehicles).
- Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Candidates must be physically fit as the role involves heavy lifting, bearing, and manual handling duties.
- Required to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (minimum 90 nights per year), plus occasional weekend and evening cover.
- A standard DBS check may be required upon appointment.