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
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.