Apprentice Mortuary Assistant
DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED · South Gloucestershire
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We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, may work evenings and weekends. 38 hours 20 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Empathy, Respectful, Professional, Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Must be physically able as this role will involve manual handlingRequirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Empathy
- Respectful
- Professional
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Must be physically able as this role will involve manual handling
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the Level 3 Mortuary Technician Apprenticeship, we would look to retain the right person within the business in a permanent Mortuary Assistant role. We are committed to investing in our colleagues for the long term and supporting their ongoing development.
With experience and continued development, there are opportunities to progress into Trainee Embalming positions, taking on greater responsibility and supporting the development of others. Career progression will be supported through further training, on-the-job learning, and increased leadership opportunities.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
