Removals Operative Apprentice (31955)

Crown records management; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Removals Operative Apprentice in the UK. This fixed-term role offers a salary of £17,000 per annum and provides full training and support. Applicants should be physically fit, possess good teamwork and communication skills. The role involves packing, loading, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This apprenticeship presents an opportunity to gain valuable skills in the removals industry.

Benefits

Medicash Health after probation period

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 16 or over, living in the UK, not in full-time education.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Applicants without level 1 functional skills will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Pack and unpack items safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload furniture and boxes onto/off vans.
• Disassemble and reassemble furniture as needed.
• Drive removal vehicles if licensed.
• Ensure items are protected during transit.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic DIY skills

Time management

Education

Level 1 functional skills equivalent to GCSE

Job description

Career Opportunities: Removals Operative Apprentice (31955)

Requisition ID31955-Posted -EMEA-United Kingdom

Aspire Early Years Careers Apprenticeship at Crown Worldwide Group – Removals Operative

TheRemovals Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship is a fixed-term position offering a salary of £17,000per annum.

This is the perfect role if you want the opportunity to get full training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential

The Company

Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people’s lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible.

We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential.

The Role

The role of Removals Operative is responsible for helping businesses move their belongings from one location to another. This role is physically demanding and often involves working as part of a team.

What you will do:

• Packing and unpackingitems safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloadingfurniture, boxes, and equipment onto and off removal vans.
• Disassembling and reassemblingfurniture when necessary.
• Drivingremoval vehicles (if licensed).
• Ensuring items are protectedduring transit using blankets, straps, and padding.
• Following health and safetyprocedures to prevent injury or damage.
• Providing excellent customer service, including answering questions and handling items with care.

Our Removals Operative programme will provide you with the skills to support and engage within different parts of the organisation. This apprenticeship canhelp you develop the necessary skills required for a career in Removals. During this course, you'll learn to different types of removals including household, commercial and government building and to communicate and negotiate in a professional business environment. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows you to develop a wide range of skills. You will spend time one of Workspace or Fine Art Business’ and we will provide extensive training, guidance and support, as well as the opportunity to experience the industry from the inside and gain valuable work experience.

Skills

• Physical fitnessand stamina.
• Teamworkand communication skills.
• Attention to detailto avoid damage or loss.
• Basic DIY skills(e.g., using tools to dismantle furniture).
• Time managementand reliability.

What’s in it for you?

• Medicash Health after probation period
• Life Assurance: 1x salary cover from first day of employment up to 5 years’ service, 2x salary cover from 5 years + service, 3 x salary cover from 10 years +

Entry requirement for access to this apprenticeship:

• 16 or Over
• Living in the UK
• Not in full time education
• Good Literacy and numeracy skills

Applicants without level 1 functional skills, equivalent to a GCSE 2 or 3, will be considered and if successful will be supported by their training provider to gain it during the course. They will also work towards a level 2 in English and Maths, equivalent to a GCSE pass 4

Timelines for candidates: -

• Initial Telephone screening / Interviews: Week of 28 July 2025
• Assessment Centre Dates: w/c 18 August 2025
• Start Date: Monday 22 September 2025

Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability,marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.