Trainee HGV Driver & Removals Operative (Brandon, Suffolk)

Abels Moving Services Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading removals company is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Trainee HGV Driver & Removals Operative position in Brandon. Successful candidates will undergo HGV training while engaging in various duties of customer goods handling and driving across the UK and Europe, with competitive salary and career opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Career development opportunities

Free On-site parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Access to lifestyle saving discounts

Qualifications

• Drivers’ licence must have no more than 3 points.
• Experience in light commercial or delivery driving is essential.
• Removals sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving and handling customer goods.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Learn the role by shadowing experienced drivers.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Multilingual

Education

Full UK driver's licence

Valid Passport

Job description

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.

Position:TRAINEE HGV DRIVER & REMOVALS OPERATIVE

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with van driving experience, looking for a new challenge within the removals sector, to join a prestigious and growingteam based in Brandon, Suffolk.

You will be responsible for moving and handling customers household/ personal possessions, whilst undertaking the HGV Training programme to obtain a Class 2 licence.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Initially undertake and learn the role of a Removals Operative by shadowing current Drivers and Senior Drivers to secure knowledge of the role, routes and build confidence
• Interacting and communicating effectively with our Customers and Colleagues in the movement of good across UK and Europe
• Provide assistance in the moving and handling of customer goods, including van driving to and from location (long and short distances) across the UK and Europe
• Packing and wrapping customer goods before manually and physically lifting (aided and unaided) onto vehicles or into location
• Completing the necessary on the job paperwork to a high standard
• Following H&S Guidelines and carrying out Banks-person duties
• Begin to learn the full role of a Removals Operative whilst undertaking HGV Driver Training

Experience & Qualifications:

• Full UK drivers’ licence (no more than 3 points) –Essential
• Valid Passport (for potential European travel)
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills –Essential
• Experience in light commercial or delivery driving –Essential
• Previous removals sector experience -Desirable
• Multilingual –Desirable
• Previous warehouse/ Forklift experience –Desirable

Remuneration & Benefits Package:

• Competitive starting Salary, rising during and upon the completion of the HGV Driver Training Programme
• Overtime available at enhanced rates when applicable
• Days- Normal days of work: Monday to Friday.
• Hours- 50 hours per week (weekdays) times can vary depending on the job and can finish late on occasion.
• Nights away and occasional weekends at increased rates when required
• 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

Applicants of whom are successfully offered employment within one of the AGM Group companies will be subject to referencing, a basic criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, standard Identification and Right to Work as part of the pre-employment checks.