Class 2 Driver

About Us

AGM Relocation Ltd, (hereinafter referred to as the “AGM Group”) is the parent company and home of some of the industry’s most respected moving and relocation companies.

Founded in 1958, Abels removals is a removals firm based in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Abels are proud members of BAR (British Association of Removers) and our house moving teams specialise both in moving antiques and specialist items such as pianos, grandfather clocks, fine art alongside day to day household items and furniture, always delivering the utmost care and attention, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guaranteeing our customer’s peace of mind.

Abels Moving Services are committed to delivering the highest quality of services and due to continued growth, we’re looking for reliable, hard-working team members to join us.

Drivers (Class 2) will be responsible for safely transporting and handling customers’ household and personal possessions, delivering a high-quality, professional removals service.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain a high standard of driving including compliance with Traffic Regulations

· Maintain discipline and morale

· In charge of vehicle upon deployment

· Ensure all goods are clearly identified using the correct procedures

· Handle, lift, pack, load and unload furniture, household, office and commercial effects correctly, carefully professionally and following the correct procedures

· Complete job paperwork accurately and on time

· Provide tachograph records on a regular, correct and fully completed basis.

Essential

· Full UK drivers licence (No more than 3 points)

· Valid Class 2 Licence

· CPC Qualification

· Proven HGV driving experience

· Excellent customer service and organisational skills

Desirable

· Previous removals experience

· Valid Passport (for potential European travel)

· Multilingual skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £30,062.24 per annum
• Days - Normal days of work: Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays.
• Hours – guaranteed 40 hours per week (weekdays). Start times can vary depending on the job and can finish late on occasion.
• Overtime available
• Nights away allowances £35 UK & £40 EU
• Based out of the Brandon depot
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
• Company pension
• 2 x paid volunteering days
• Access to a leading Employee Engagement Platform provider offering lifestyle saving and discounts on most high street retailers & services, reward and recognition programme.
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Company awards & events
• Free On-site parking

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Employment referencing
• Basic DBS check
• ID and Right to Work verification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,062.24 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you understand the role involves nights away, with hours starting from 05:00am with late finishes on occasion

Experience:

• Removals: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Category C Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road