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Removals 3.5 Tonne Driver
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Removals 3.5T Driver
Salary: Up to £32,750 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Purfleet
Start: ASAP
Join a busy and growing international removals team in Purfleet as a Removals 3.5T Driver. You'll be responsible for driving, moving, and handling customers' possessions safely and efficiently across the UK and Europe.
This is a hybrid role, combining on-the-road driving with warehouse-based tasks such as packing, loading, and unloading. Any relevant experience in removals, logistics, or warehouse work is beneficial.
Having a full UK driving licence and physical strength is vital for this role.
What You'll Do
- Initially shadow current Drivers to secure knowledge of the role, routes, and procedures
- Drive and transport customer goods across the UK and Europe, assisting with packing, loading, unloading, and wrapping customer goods before manually and physically lifting (aided and unaided) onto vehicles or into locations across UK and Europe.
- Interacting and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues in the movement of goods across UK and Europe.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and records for each move
- Carry out daily vehicle and safety checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks) and report any defects.
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines, including Banks:person duties
- Undertake the regular training required to develop skills and confidence
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What You Need
- Previous experience in removals, logistics, or furniture delivery preferred
- Previous warehouse / forklift experience would also be an advantage.
- Full UK Category B driving licence for 3.5T vehicles
- Physical strength and fitness for manual handling tasks
- Customer service skills, reliability, and problem-solving ability
Why You'll Love This Role
- Work with a professional, growing international removals team
- Hands-on role with variety across UK and European moves
- Opportunity to develop skills in logistics, packing, and customer care
- Competitive salary with scope for progression within the company
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Keywords / Alternative Titles
3.5T Driver, Van Driver, Removals Driver, International Removals Driver, Logistics Driver, Delivery Driver, Van and Man, Removal Operative
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