Vacancies

At Welham Jones we take great pride in having a team of people who truly care for the families we support. Find out more about opportunities to join our empathetic team.

CURRENT VACANCIES – 2026

Out-of-Hours Funeral Operative (Casual / On-Call) – January.

Location: North West Kent & South East London
Base: Dunton Green
Contract: Casual, Zero Hours – On-Call (Week On / Week Off)
Company: Independent Family Funeral Directors

The Role
We are an established, independent family funeral directors seeking calm, dependable individuals to join our out-of-hours removal team.

This is a role of real responsibility. When the phone rings at 2am, you may be the first representative of our business a family encounters at one of the most difficult moments of their lives. Attitude, empathy and professionalism matter far more than previous experience. Full training is provided.

On-Call Commitment (Important)
This is a from-home, on-call role, operating on a week-on / week-off rota, covering:

Monday to Friday: 6:00pm – 6:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 24 hours

During your on-call week, you must:

Be contactable at all times
Be able to attend our Dunton Green hub within 30 minutes when called
Be prepared for calls to homes, care homes, hospices and similar settings

This structure suits people looking for additional income alongside other work, or those building experience within the funeral profession.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responding to out-of-hours calls during your on-call week
Working as part of a two-person team
Bringing deceased persons into our care with dignity, discretion and compassion
Supporting and reassuring families in the moment
Liaising professionally with healthcare staff and other professionals
Completing simple records and paperwork

Who We’re Looking For
We are particularly keen to hear from people who are:

Presentable and professional at all times
Calm, empathetic and able to communicate gently with distressed families
Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Possess a strong work ethic and take pride in doing things properly
Comfortable working at night and attending unfamiliar environments

Physical capability for assisted lifting is required, but technique and training are provided.

Experience (Useful but Not Essential)
No prior funeral experience is required. However, backgrounds in the following can be helpful:

Funeral services
Care, hospice or healthcare roles
Patient transport / private ambulance work
Emergency, security, military or police roles
Regular night or on-call work

Progression & Additional Work

For those with experience, this role can form part of a wider casual arrangement, including:
- Daytime chauffeur or bearer duties
- Private ambulance or patient transport work
For those without experience but with the right attitude, this role can be an entry point into the profession, with opportunities to progress into broader casual or even full-time funeral roles over time.

Requirements

Full UK driving licence
Aged 21 or over
Right to work in the UK
Able to commit to the on-call rota as described

Pay & Benefits

Standby pay plus per-call payments (discussed at interview)
Full training provided
Uniform supplied
Supportive, experienced team
Additional work opportunities may be available

How to Apply
To apply, please send a brief message including:

Your name
Contact number
A short summary of your background and availability

📧 vacancies@welhamjones.co.uk
📞 01732 808308

Suitable applicants will be invited to an informal discussion.

Current opportunities to work with us

Please note that you do not have to have experience in our sector. Attitude is much more important. We’re looking for people who care – it may be that you have looked after a relative, have experience in a customer service role, or simply want to make a difference to the community you serve. If our values align, we’ll provide full training.

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In the meantime, if you are interested, feel free to send us your cv.

What our staff say

“Welham Jones is a family business with family values at the heart. It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated team of caring and compassionate people who put the wishes of families first in every aspect and on every occasion.”