Removals Operative & Trainee Driver

REMOVALS OPERATIVE & TRAINEE DRIVER

Location: Brandon

Company: Abels Moving Services Ltd (Part of AGM Relocation Ltd)

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £27,976 per annum

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.

Removals Operative & Trainee Driver will be responsible for moving and handling customers household and personal possessions, whilst undertaking the HGV Driver Training programme to obtain a Class 2 HGV licence.

Key Responsibilities:

· Start as a Removals Operative to build skills, route knowledge and confidence

· Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues across UK & Europe

· Assist with moving, handling and transporting goods, including van driving (short & long distances)

· Pack, wrap and safely load/unload customer belongings (manual lifting required)

· Complete job paperwork accurately and on time

· Follow H&S procedures, including Banksman duties

· Learn the Removals Operative role while completing HGV driver training

Essential

· Full UK drivers’ licence (no more than 3 points)

· Excellent customer service and organisational skills

Desirable

· Previous removals experience

· Multilingual skills

· Valid Passport (for potential European travel)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £27,976 per annum (Rising upon the completion of the HGV Driver Training Programme)
• 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
• Van driver allowance
• Based out of the Brandon depot
• Permanent, full-time
• 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: £27,976.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• 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)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road