Qualified Embalmer - Ballard & Shortall, East Grinstead
CPJ Field & Company Ltd, an independent and family-owned Funeral Company is one of the oldest and most established companies in the UK.
In such a personal profession, we recognise the importance of our team members. Our colleagues serve as ambassadors for the family business, and custodians of our company ethos, to care for both the living and the dead.
We currently have a position for a full time, qualified Embalmer to provide essential support to the Funeral Directors, helping with all matters concerning the preparation of the person that has died and the process of embalming, in accordance with family wishes alongside arranging and planning funeral services. Acting as key support, this role is suitable for those interested in providing exceptional care for our clients and their families.
The role is based at Ballard & Shortall, East Grinstead however you may be required to cover other Funeral Homes for CPJ Field as required.
Simple application process below, followed by telephone and formal interviews if successful.
Job Description
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Flexibility is required, as you may need to assist or cover for other staff, which could include some out-of-hours work.
- Embalmer required to be fully qualified with the British Institute of Embalmers.
- Embalming: 1 year experience preferred; Customer service: 1 year experience preferred.
- Happy to work flexibly in a small team.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities for this position are:
- Preparation of the person that has died in accordance with the wishes of the family.
- Oversee the day to day running of the mortuary/embalming room.
- Carry out tests to ensure correct function of extraction systems/formaldehyde exposure monitoring.
- Carry out stock control and raise orders for embalming and mortuary products as required.
- Travel to other Funeral Homes and viewing facilities for cosmetic treatment of the deceased.
- Willing and able to assist with any other duties within the Funeral Home.
- Flexibility to travel, at reasonable request of the company to cover other embalmer’s absence, holiday or sick leave.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for the funeral profession.
- Reliability, honesty, and a commitment to always maintaining confidentiality.
- Interest in mentoring of other colleagues, encouraging them and nurturing enthusiasm.
- Ability to deliver high standards of client service together with excellent interpersonal skills across the board, when concerning either other colleagues or families.
- Must hold a UK manual driving licence.
Benefits
As a valued member of the team, we aim to offer extra benefits to all our colleagues:
- Outstanding CPJ Field courses and opportunities to study for industry-recognised qualifications for career progression.
- Wellbeing benefits Including 24-hour helpline.
- Pension scheme, sick pay, travel schemes, and support for personal charitable initiatives.
- Annual company gatherings and local funeral home events throughout the year.
This is a unique profession: if this sounds like you and you would welcome the opportunity to join us, please complete the form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
