Removals Porter

Johnsons 1871 Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Derby is seeking a removals operative to join their team. Responsibilities include safely packaging and moving household and office items, managing large projects, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have an HGV Class 2 driving license, flexible working hours, and experience in removal roles. The position offers £12.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence required.
• Experience in moving and handling goods.
• Flexible working hours with potential overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Safely packaging items for removal or storage.
• Driving to new locations and unloading items.
• Managing large projects like hospital or school moves.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Digital Tacho Driver Card

Knowledge of legal tachograph procedures

Experience in removal or similar roles

CSCS Green Card

Drivers Qualification Card (CPC)

Job description

Job Description

Johnsons 1871 is the overarching group label covering a range of consumer and mainly B2B brands operating in moving, asset, project, and facilities management arenas. Our businesses add value beyond simply moving items from A to B, with innovative tools for asset tracking, management, and a Sustainability First message. Johnsons aims to excel competitively and is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve.

Job Role

Moving household and office furniture and other items to new premises or storage, working in small to large teams.

Responsibilities

• Household and office removals or relocations.
• Handling goods for storage or retrieval.
• Managing large projects like hospital, library, or school equipment moves.
• Specialist moves involving fine art and furniture.

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Safely packaging items for removal or storage, including wrapping and protecting furniture for overseas shipping.
• Pre-move wrapping and packing of delicate items such as china, glass, artwork, and antiques.
• Protecting fragile items like computers or antiques with appropriate packaging.
• Disassembling large furniture for transport.
• Removing doors, door frames, or windows to facilitate large item movement.
• Packing, loading, securing items, and ensuring safety during transit.
• Driving to new locations, unloading, reassembling, and placing items as directed.
• Unwrapping and unpacking at the destination.

Requirements

• Flexible working hours, including potential overnight stays for longer moves.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.
• Experience in removal or similar roles preferred.

Benefits

£12.25 per hour

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check or Baseline Security Check.

Skills, Qualifications, and Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential).
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential).
• CSCS Green Card (preferred).
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential).
• Knowledge of legal tachograph procedures (essential).
• ADR Packages (preferred).

Daily Responsibilities

• Vehicle checks for HGV Class 2/7.5t/3.5t vehicles.
• Ensuring all equipment is available and operational.
• Lifting and packing various items, including office furniture and fine art.
• Handling goods in and out of storage.
• Managing loads exceeding 25kg.
• Adhering to health, safety, and company procedures.
• Providing excellent customer service and teamwork during projects.