Repatriation Driver/Administrator - Uckfield

Full-time, £23,200.32

Homeland International is a global repatriation service and is part of CPJ Field & Company Ltd, the UK's oldest Funeral Directors. We currently have a position for a Repatriation Driver/Administrator based in our Hub in our Uckfield location. We require a very special person to join our dedicated and friendly team in this highly rewarding role.

There are no normal hours of work but you are required to work a minimum of 39 hours per week Monday to Friday, which will be linked closely to the needs of the customer and business. The actual times of work may vary according to the needs of the business. Some days will require early starts; some days will require late finishes, so flexibility to working hours within the week is essential. The role is unique and each day is different with a variety of responsibilities, there is also occasional weekend work required which will fall under an overtime arrangement.

The role would be to provide logistical support for Homeland International repatriation cases within the United Kingdom. Responsibilities may include:

Removals from hospitals and mortuaries
Transfers between mortuaries or funerals homes in the UK (internal & External)
Collections or deliveries to/from UK airports and funeral directors (internal & external)
Paperwork collection from coroners, hospitals and families
Embassy visits and liaison to obtain permits and other documents
Accepting coffin deliveries and making up coffins
En-coffining deceased people before repatriation
Preparation of coffins for international transport
Collection and/or delivery of ashes from airports, funeral directors or crematoriums
Occasionally support funeral home teams and other areas of the business for overflow support

Plus other duties consistent with the grade as directed.

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but not essential, ideally you will :

Be hard working, reliable and honest, committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Be a team player.
Have experience of dealing sympathetically with clients.
Be of smart appearance with a full driving licence.
Possess the emotional strength and resilience required to work with the deceased in a variety of circumstances whilst maintaining a calm, mature and compassionate disposition for their families and loved one.
Be physically fit. The team will be required to move the deceased from their place of death in a dignified way to our private ambulances, and from those ambulances to the mortuary. Manual handling equipment and training is provided.

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to join a supportive family business, with great opportunity for personal growth who value their colleagues and their contribution to the business
A competitive salary
20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) There is also an additional day that all colleagues are entitled to which celebrates the birth of the Field family's first grandchild
Holiday entitlement increases with service after 3, 5, 7 and 10 years – to a total after 10 years' service of 25 days (plus bank holidays)
Gift on birthdays/Christmas, and if it occurs marriage and birth of children
Auto Enrolled Pension Scheme
Discount structure on funeral costs for employee and their immediate family
Eyesight test plus contribution towards glasses
Opportunity to study for industry recognised qualifications
Annual company gathering
Full training for the role
'My Selfie' – to help you achieve career goals

Where:

The role will be based at our offices in Uckfield and you will travel in company transport