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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: Removals Operative & Trainee Driver
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with van driving experience, looking for a new career challenge within the removals industry, to join a growing team based in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
You will be responsible for moving and handling customers household and personal possessions, whilst undertaking the HGV Driver Training programme to obtain a Class 2 HGV 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 goods 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) - Desirable
* Excellent customer service and organisational skills – Essential
* Experience in light commercial or delivery driving – Essential
* Previous removals sector experience - Desirable
* Multilingual – Desirable
Remuneration & Benefits Package:
* Competitive starting Salary, rising upon the completion of the HGV Driver Training Programme
* Overtime available
* 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 Ely 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you understand the role involves nights away, with hours starting from 05:00am with late finishes on occasion
* What is your current notice period? Please provide.
Experience:
* Van driver: 2 years (required)
* Delivery driver: 2 years (required)
* Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
* Removals: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* passport (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,760.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Are you computer literate?
* Do you understand the role involves nights away, with hours starting from 05:00am with late finishes on occasion
Experience:
* Van driver: 2 years (required)
* Removals: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person