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Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Morden; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Pension

Job summary

London Removals Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Porter to join their growing team in the UK. The role blends professional driving with hands-on removals and porter duties, delivering a high-quality service to customers.

Candidates should have 3+ years removals experience, valid licences, CPC, tachograph, and excellent customer communication. Overtime opportunities and a supportive, professional environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in removals
• 2+ years goods vehicle driving experience
• Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC
• Clean driving licence; minor infringements may be considered
• Good spoken English and effective communication with customers and colleagues
• Polite, presentable and professional manner
• Ability to carry out physically demanding removals work safely and efficiently

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional contact for customers
• Drive 18-tonne, 12-tonne, 7.5-tonne and 3.5-tonne vehicles between warehouses and customer locations
• Load, unload, transport and handle customer goods safely
• Carry out vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and cleanliness
• Follow driving laws, regulations and company safety procedures

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical fitness

English language

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Join a Growing Commercial Removals Team

Our client is a small, reputable London-based company specialising in high-end commercial removals. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Professional to join their friendly and hardworking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering a professional, high-quality service to customers.

The Role

As a Class 2 HGV Driver / Removals Porter, you will combine professional driving responsibilities with hands-on removals and porter duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a professional and friendly point of contact for customers.
• Keeping customers informed throughout the removal process.
• Driving 18-tonne, 12-tonne, 7.5-tonne and 3.5-tonne vehicles between warehouses and customer locations.
• Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles are clean, fuelled, roadworthy and legally parked.
• Complying with all relevant driving laws, regulations and restrictions.
• Safely loading, unloading, handling and transporting customer goods.
• Working efficiently as part of a removals team.
• Planning moves and deliveries carefully to ensure a smooth and professional service.
• Providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Following company policies and procedures relating to driver, vehicle and workplace safety.
• Carrying out general removals and porter duties as required.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who is experienced, reliable, professional, physically fit and customer-focused.

You must have:

• At least 3 years' experience in the removals industry.
• At least 2 years' goods vehicle driving experience.
• A valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A valid Driver CPC.
• A clean driving licence; minor infringements may be considered.
• Good spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• A polite, presentable and professional manner.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• The ability to carry out physically demanding removals work safely and efficiently.

Working Pattern

• Approximately 80% local work / 20% UK-wide work.
• 6 days one week and 5 days the next, subject to legal driving and working-time requirements.
• Overtime opportunities available.

What's on Offer

• £15.00-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Free/on-site parking.
• Uniform provided.
• Permanent position with a growing company.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

Class 2 Drivers: £15 per hour (first 40 hours) Overtime: £18 per hour