Summary
We are looking to recruit a Removals Operative Apprentice based from our Amersham depot. As an apprentice, you’ll work within our company 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 provider.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Removals operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday: between 8am - 5pm. Plus overtime.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 1 month
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Participate as part of a removals team;
Follow Supervisor instructions undertaking manual handling, packing and lifting of office furniture and equipment; related work as instructed in the Universal storage warehouse.
Follow all instructions/policies/processes, including relating to H&S and workflows.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 1
OLD AMERSHAM FARM
HIGH STREET
AMERSHAM
HP7 0HR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Work on your own initiative
Other requirements
Strong English speaking skills as good team and client communications is critical. The role will involve heavy lifting. Therefore, candidates will need to be physically fit