Funeral Service Assistant
27 May 2026
£13.00 per hour
Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors
Hartys of Chester is an independent, family run funeral directors based in Handbridge, Chester. We provide a compassionate service of the highest standard to those who entrust their loved ones into our care.
We are passionate about treating those in our care as if they are a member of our own family and we are committed to offering a high standard of service.
We seek an individual who shares the same values and ambition. Our aim We will invest in the members of our team who show a willing to work hard and go the extra mile for their colleagues and most importantly, the families that we care for.
There is a potential opportunity for the position to progress to a Full-Time position.
We wish to welcome a well-presented, respectful, hardworking individual into our team on a casual/part-time basis initially with the view to progressing to a full time position.
This role is varied and involves assisting with daily tasks such as preparation of Hearses and Limousines prior to a funeral service and assisting on funeral services, as well assisting with the maintenance and cleanliness of our funeral home
We take great pride in every vehicle, ensuring they are all immaculate both inside and out before leaving the funeral home and welcome someone with the same passion and pride
Other duties will include:
- Chauffeuring on funeral services
- Pallbearing
- Valeting of vehicles
- Ensuring the cleanliness of our funeral home, daily
- A regular requirement to be on call, out of hours to bring a loved one into our care. An essential aspect of the role which can involve attending an address in the middle of the night to look after a loved one who has passed away
- Care of the deceased entrusted into our care
Skills and qualities required:
- A full, clean driving licence is essential
- No experience necessary as full training will be provided via our very own in-house training programme
- Please be aware that this role involves heavy lifting
- A DBS Check will be carried out
Application question(s):
- Do you have a passion for going above and beyond in every aspect of the role?
- Would you take pride in keeping our vehicles immaculate?
- Are you available to take part in our on-call rota?
- Why do you want to work for Hartys of Chester?