Care Logistics Manager

Care Logistics Manager

£37,000 - £43,000 plus great benefits, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Aberdeen AB10 1UD

Please note all positions within Funeral care 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.

• Make sure everything and everyone is in the right place at the right time to deliver funerals, including the respectful transfer of the deceased, the preparation of the coffin, the whereabouts of the vehicles, and much more
• Engage all necessary colleagues effectively, ensuring they’re involved and empowered while acting as the point of escalation for any logistical problems
• Coach and develop a team of funeral service operatives, drivers and embalmers
• Continually review and improve the logistics operation across your area

• Inspirational leadership skills and a passion for delivering the best possible client service
• A high attention to detail, used to working within a fast‑paced environment and handling lots of things at any one time
• Confidence using both IT systems and manual methods of managing logistics
• The ability to think on your feet while still being compassionate and empathetic
• The capability to carry out lifting and manual handling
• A driver’s licence and the flexibility to travel

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. When you join, you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a movement that puts people and communities first and is 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 24‑hour support for anything you’re struggling with
• 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

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.

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

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.