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Funeral Directors

Oldham, England , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Permanent

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Now Hiring: 2 x Permanent Funeral Directors – Oldham Based with one of our long-standing clients – a respected, family-run funeral service
Full-Time | Competitive Salary | On-Call Rota Included

Overview At Pickles Recruitment, we’re proud to be supporting a compassionate and professional funeral provider in Oldham who is looking for two full-time Funeral Directors to join their dedicated team. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to bring comfort and calm during people’s most difficult moments.
The Role As Funeral Director, you’ll be the person families lean on – coordinating everything with dignity and warmth while making sure every detail is handled with respect.

Your Responsibilities - Leading and overseeing funeral services with professionalism and care
- Supporting bereaved families with sensitivity and guidance
- Liaising with clergy, cemeteries, crematoriums, hospitals, and registrars
- Conveying the deceased from the place of death to the chapel of rest
- Preparing the deceased for viewing and ensuring their dignity is upheld
- Preparing coffins, engraving nameplates, and ensuring presentation is immaculate
- Driving the hearse, limousines, and other funeral vehicles
- Participating in an out-of-hours rota (evenings, nights, weekends)
- Completing admin tasks and mucking in as part of a small, hardworking team

Working Hours - Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Occasional Saturdays: 9:00am – 1:00pm
- On-call rota: Evenings, nights, weekends (shared fairly within the team)
What You’ll Need - Experience in the funeral industry is ideal, but not essential for the right person

- A Full UK Driving Licence is required
- Genuine compassion and the ability to manage sensitive situations
- Good level of physical fitness – this is a very active role
- Strong organisation, timekeeping, and attention to detail
- Calm, professional, and flexible attitude – we’re a small team and everyone mucks in
- Resilience and emotional intelligence – you’ll be helping people through incredibly tough times
What You’ll Get - A meaningful, people-focused role
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team and work environment
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
How to Apply This is not your standard 9–5. It’s a purpose-driven role where your presence truly matters.

Apply today through Pickles Recruitment and be the calm in someone else’s storm

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-45105
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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