Removals Operative Apprentice

Summary

We are recruiting a Removals Operative Apprentice, based at our depot in Rugby. You will work as part of a team under a supervisor to learn and gain experience as a Removal Operative. You'll have the opportunity to progress your future career as Driver/Porter and HGV driver.

Wage

£18,252 a year

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Training course

Removals operative (level 2)

Hours

You will work 4 days out of 5 between Monday - Friday. Start time: 8am Shift Length: 9 hours.

36 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

1

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

Physical Tasks: Lifting, carrying, packing, and unpacking furniture, boxes, and other items
Loading and Unloading: Safely loading and unloading items onto and off vehicles
Disassembly and Assembly: Assist in taking apart and reassembling furniture as needed
Customer Interaction: Greeting customers, customer service
Storage: To assist with storing goods in warehouses or containers. Completing inventory records
Packing: Using packing materials to protect fragile items during transport
Warehouse: general duties, maintain stock levels

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2
DUNCHURCH TRADING ESTATE
LONDON ROAD
DUNCHURCH
CV23 9LN

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 2 DUNCHURCH TRADING ESTATE, LONDON ROAD, RUGBY, CV23 9LN.

Requirements

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

Other requirements

The role involves heavy lifting, Therefore a good level of fitness is required.

About this company

Established in 1983 as a small house removals company, David Gilkes & Sons Ltd are a family owned and operated business offering the very best in customer service. Over that time we have grown to provide over 900+ moves per year for both domestic homeowners and commercial business relocating offices, and the services also expanded; offering containerised and document storage facilities for a wide range of customers

http://www.davidgilkes.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free Parking. Customer Tips. Mental Health Support. Free Hot Drinks. Occasional Free Lunches. Team building Activities. PPE. Uniform.

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

Once you've completed your apprenticeship you will have the oppurtunity to progress future career as Driver/Porter and HGV driver.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVID GILKES & SONS LTD

Jill

jill@davidgilkes.com

01788812256

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310720.

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Closes in 3 days (Thursday 24 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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