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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: HGV DRIVER & REMOVALS PORTER (Class 1 or 2)
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers and Class 2 Drivers that are looking for a new challenge within the removals industry, to join a prestigious and growing team based in Brandon, Suffolk.
You will be responsible for driving, moving and handling customers household/ personal possessions.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Initially 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 good across UK and Europe
- Provide assistance in the moving and handling of customer goods, including 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
Experience & Qualifications:
- Full UK drivers’ licence (no more than 6 points) – Essential
- Valid CPC qualification and licence – Essential
- Valid Passport – Essential
- Excellent customer service and organisational skills – Essential
- Experience in Heavy Goods Vehicles driving – Desirable
- Previous relocation/ removals sector experience - Desirable
- Multilingual – Desirable
- Previous warehouse/ Forklift experience – Desirable
Remuneration & Benefits Package:
- Competitive Salary depending on experience (per annum)
- Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates when required
- Days · Monday to Friday. (Occasional weekends required)
- Hours - 50 hours per week (weekdays).
Can start from 5am and finish times vary depending on the job and can finish late on occasion.
- Nights away (set allowance paid) = on average two nights per week, sleeping within the vehicle bunks and occasional B&Bs. (Could be 1, one a week and 4 another week.)
- Based out of the Brandon depot
- Permanent, full-time
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
- Death in service scheme
- Company pension
- Access to a leading Employee Engagement Platform provider offering lifestyle saving and discounts on most high street retailers & services, reward and recognition programme.
- Wellness Programme Initiatives
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Career development opportunities
- 2 x paid volunteering days
- 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
Pay: £35,500.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What is your current notice period? Please provide.
- Do you understand the role involves hours starting from 05:00am with late finishes on occasion
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HGV Licence & CPC (required)
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: ABL03