Removals Operative Apprentice

Here’s how our porter to HGV driver 5-year industry career pathway works, year by year: 

You start as a removals operative apprentice earning £21,157. You’ll learn how the removals industry operates, develop practical skills and specialist knowledge, and accompany our trained drivers out on the road. 

At the end of your first year, if you need to, you’ll train to get your driving licence and then spend year 2 training as a van driver earning £23,107.

In year 3, you’ll work as an experienced van driver earning £25,057 
After a year as a van driver, we enrol you on a LGV apprenticeship, where you’ll learn to drive an articulated truck, earning £27,007 
Year 5 and beyond will see you working as a qualified HGV driver, earning £28,957.

Training:

You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop skills and knowledge around your role. Also, you will be required to achieve your functional skills in Maths and English at Level 1, only if the candidate does not hold GCSE’s Level 4 or equivalent. (Evidence is required).

You will be working at:

TaxiTruck Removals Ltd 
Unit F3 
Beckingham Business Park 
Tolleshunt Major 
Essex

Training Outcome:

During year 1, you will undertake on-the-job and online classroom training as part of the removals operative apprenticeship, resulting in your achievement of a level 2 certification. If you haven’t already achieved GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or above, you can undertake these as part of your apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
TT works to traditional values. Our operational staff are experienced professional movers and receive full training and an education in their art, and individually they are constantly monitored and audited to ensure they do the right job every time. But it’s not just the team that move you that is important for a successful move, our office team are there to help, support and advise you throughout the entire process. We will appoint a specialist move manager to look after your every need. Your move manager will be experienced, and their aim is to ensure everything needed by you is in your personal Move plan. TT Removals is a fully accredited company, and we are members of all the important bodies and associations governing our industry and hold quality standards to back that up.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am to 4:30pm. Start and finish times may vary each day. Contracted for 30 hours and will graduate into 40 hours. Occasional Saturdays and possibly some nights away each week when you are a van driver going forward in your career.

Skills:
Team working,Physically fit,Polite,Courteous,Professional People