Trainee removals driver

Job Ref: KO2004365

Pay Rate: £18,000 - £20,000
Hour Per Week: 45.0
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday with a 7am start - must be flexible with finish times due to the nature of the job and traffic etc. Occasional weekend work. 40 hours at basic rate, plus 5 hours at time and a half. Any additional hours paid at normal hourly rate
Closing Date: 31 July 2023

Are you looking for a role with plenty of variety, where no two days are the same? Are you someone who’s looking for a physical job with lots of people interaction? Do you like the idea of travelling to different places every day?

Then this could be just the career for you!
Our client is an international removals and storage company, with a customer service record to be truly proud of, having moved customers locally, nationally, and internationally for over 100 years.
What to expect in the role:
• Packing household items for storage or transportation
• Carefully loading and unloading household items from vehicles
• Providing great customer service, by being attentive and honest with customers
• Working as part of a team to ensure the move runs smoothly for the customer

Whilst you are training you can expect to earn between £18,000 - £20,000 per annum (dependent upon age).

• Always on time
• Always honest
• Always looks smart
• Team player
• Friendly manner
• Excellent spoken English
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Physically fit
• Available for work from 7am and flexible on finish times (work finishes when the job is complete) Basic hours are 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri) with overtime and occasional weekend work.
Driving licence essential. 1 years experience in driving.
• Enthusiastic about the removals industry

Please note you will be asked to complete a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check on successful selection.
Above all, you will be looking for a long-term career opportunity. Successful candidates will start on NMW with an annual review. Earning potential increases as responsibilities increase.

If successful, you will undergo a full trainee porter programme to kick-start your career as a removals porter and earn whilst you learn.

• 45 hours per week, with 5 of those hours paid at time and a half (guaranteed)
• Overtime above 45 hours paid at normal rate
• Full uniform
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension (auto enrolment)
• Death in service benefit (equivalent to 1 years salary)