Removals Operative Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to recruit a Removals Operative Apprentice based at our Wigan depot. As an apprentice, you’ll work as a removals operative and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff whilst completing your 13-month, level 2 apprenticeship with an award-winning training.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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£100 day rate

Training course

Removals operative (level 2)

Hours

40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Export packing for leading removals company
Manual handling loading and unloading vehicles and containers at residence and warehouse
Crating items for high value using custom designed crates
Loading and securing and casing vehicles for shipping
Complete documentation on collections and delivery
Warehouse management

Where you’ll work

Unit 129a Bradley Hall Trading Estate
Wigan
WN6 0XQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Removals operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Apply team working principles.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
Load or unload identified goods.
Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Apply team working principles.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
Load or unload identified goods.
Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.

Your training plan

You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop skills and knowledge around your role.
Your role will be based at: Unit 129a, Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Wigan, WN6 0XQ.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness
UK Driving Licence

Other requirements

Driving license preferred

About this company

PSS is a family run international removals company and over the course of 40 years, we have finessed our services and become one of the leading specialist overseas shipping companies for overseas removals and shipping overseas.

http://pssremovals.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After you complete this apprenticeship, your duties and responsibilities will align with your next training and development phase to continue your career journey.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Eren

Eren@pssremovals.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316854.

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Closes in 12 days (Thursday 8 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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