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Removals Porter/3.5 Tonne Driver – London

 

Job Description / Overview

 

We are a well-established removals and storage company, based in West London and are looking to recruit a Removals Porter/ 3.5 Tonne Driver.

 

Role and Responsibilities

 

• Moving household and office furniture and other items to new premises or via storage.

• Working in small through to large teams.

• Driving Vehicles up to a 3.5t category

• Maintaining and complying with all company and legislation requirements.

• Household removals or relocations.

• Office removals or relocations.

• Taking goods into or out of storage.

• Moving specialist fine art and furniture.

 

Day to Day

 

• Safely packaging items before removal or storage.

• Wrap & protect furniture into special wrappings and packing cases for shipping overseas.

• As a specialist packer, you might go to a location before the move to wrap and pack delicate items, like china, glass, artwork and antiques.

• Using packaging to protect fragile items such as computers or antiques.

• Taking apart larger items of furniture for packing and removal.

• Taking down curtains and lifting carpets if needed.

• Removing doors, door frames or windows to get large pieces of furniture in or out of a building

• Packing items, loading them into your vehicle and securing them safely

• Checking that all goods are secure before driving off.

• Driving to the new location, unloading the items, reassembling large items and placing them where the customer wants them.

• Unwrapping furniture and unpacking cartons.

 

WORKING HOURS

 

• Working 5/6 days a week, which will include weekends and/or evenings.

• Moves between longer distances could involve overnight stays in lodgings.

 

The applicant must be physically fit as heavy lifting will be involved.

 

Punctuality and Professionalism are vital to this role.

 

Experience driving a 3.5 tonne or 7.5 tonne vehicles desirable but not essential.

 

Experience of removals industry would be a significant advantage

 

A polite, friendly manner and good communication skills.

 

A careful and methodical approach to your work.

 

An honest and responsible attitude to other people's property.

 

Full Driving licence (no more than 3 points)

 

Good standard of English

 

Based at Perivale, UB6

 

£8.00 to £8.50 per hour (probationary period)

 

If you are keen to join our young and friendly team, please send CV and covering letter to office@bestrateremovals.co.uk

 

 

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