Night Ambulance Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 22-09-2026

Night Ambulance Crew - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract£13.24 per hour plus shift premium and benefits Full time 38.5 hours per week, on a 4 on 4 off rota including nights and weekends - 8pm-8am Bristol, BS30 8FR You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV needed.Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties – the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for.

Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.

Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

We’re looking for people to join the Co-op Funeralcare team as night ambulance crew. You don’t need experience to do this job, just a genuine desire to help people at the time they need it most. To help you learn the skills you need to help support families in our care, we’ll support you with training along the way. We’ll also offer you a competitive salary, an excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. As a part of a specialist night ambulance service, you’ll carry out the collection and transportation of the deceased coming into our care during night hours. This allows us to have a 24-7 operation, supporting our clients whatever time they need us. You’ll be working on a regular shift pattern, with shifts starting at 8pm and ending at 8am. What you’ll do

• collect the deceased during the night from a range of locations and scenarios, in a professional, empathetic and dignified manner • carry out support activities whilst at the funeral home, including the care and preparation of the deceased • work closely with the wider team to make sure there’s a clear hand-over for daytime colleagues • update and maintain records, on both written and digital platforms, in line with processes and regulation • report into the care logistics manager, carrying out any requests as instructed What you'll bring
• the flexibility to work night shifts • a full UK manual driving licence • the ability to act promptly but in a measured and considered way• the ability take instructions and follow them to the letter, with a high attention to detail• a calm approach in sometimes distressing situations and the ability to think on your feet• the ability to carry out duties involving manual lifting Why Co-op?  At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round • 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round• discounts on other Co-op products and services • 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions • access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day• access to virtual GP and free eye tests• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community• access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it  A place you’ll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

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As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date