You would apply directly to removals companies and then receive on-the-job training. You don't need any particular qualifications to start.
Removals worker
Alternative titles for this job include Removals porter
Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.
Average salary (a year)
£13,000 Starter
to£22,000 Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
43 to 45 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends away from home
How to become a removals worker
You can get into this job through:
- applying directly
Direct application
More information
Career tips
Experience of delivery driving or warehouse work could help.
Further information
You can find out more about this job, including specialist training opportunities, from the British Association of Removers.What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- customer service skills
- knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
- active listening skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- administration skills
- the ability to work well with others
- the ability to use your initiative
- being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.
Restrictions and requirements
You'll need to:
- have a driving licence that includes LGV (lorries) or PCV (buses), if you work with these vehicles
- have a good level of fitness
- pass a medical check
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
Your day-to-day duties could include:
- checking with customers which items are to be moved
- taking apart larger items of furniture for packing and removal
- 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
- driving to a new location and unloading items
Working environment
You could work at a client's home, at a client's business or from a vehicle.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could progress to specialist packer, supervisor, manager, or removals coordinator.You could start your own company.
Training opportunities
Apprenticeships In England
We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a removals worker right now.
The Find an apprenticeship service can help you with your search, send alerts when new apprenticeships become available and has advice on how to apply.
Courses In England
Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage
- Provider: QDOS TRAINING LIMITED
- Start date: 01 April 2019
- Location: Mansfield
P-BIF NCFE L2 CERTIFICATE IN THE PRINCIPLES OF WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE (NOT L2 LE)
- Provider: Chesterfield College
- Start date: 09 September 2019
- Location: CHESTERFIELD
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