Night Ambulance Crew - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (LONDON)

Closing date: 12-01-2026

Night Ambulance Crew - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

14.54 per hour including London allowance, plus shift premium and benefits

Full time 38.5 hours per week, 4-on 4-off shifts Sunday to Saturday 8pm-8am

Manor Park, London, E12 5DA

Youll need a full manual UK drivers 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.

Were looking for people to join the Co-op Funeralcare team as night ambulance crew. You dont 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, well support you with training along the way. Well 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, youll 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. Youll be working on a regular shift pattern, with shifts starting at 8pm and ending at 8am.

What youll 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 theres 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

This role would suit people who have

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, were owned by our members. And because were owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, youre not just taking a job, youre joining a movement. Were an organisation that puts people and communities first, and were powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so youll 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 youre 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 Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

Were 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.

Were 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, well support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op

As part of your application youll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If youre successful in your application, well 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). Well 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.