Removals Operative Apprentice
DURRANT REMOVALS LTD
FAYGATE WEST SUSSEX (RH12 4SE)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 August 2025
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Summary
We are looking to recruit a Removals Operative Apprentice based at our West Sussex depot. As an apprentice, you’ll work as a removals operative and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff whilst completing your 13-month, level 2 apprenticeship with an award-winning training.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Removals operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Saturday, 8:15am until 4:15pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 13 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- You will be lifting and carrying furniture and effects
- You will be loading vehicles
- You will be packing items into boxes
- You will be washing and cleaning vehicles and warehouses
- You will work within a small team
Where you'll work
4 THE COURTYARD
HOLMBUSH FARM
CRAWLEY ROAD
FAYGATE WEST SUSSEX
RH12 4SE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Removals operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
- Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
- Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
- Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
- Load or unload identified goods.
- Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
- Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
- Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
- Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
- Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
- Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
- Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
- Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
- Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
- Load or unload identified goods.
- Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
- Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
- Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
- Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
- Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
- Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Training schedule
Removals Operative Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard:
- You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop skills and knowledge around your role
- Your role will be based at: 4 The Courtyard, Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Faygate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4SE
More training information
After month 9 of your apprenticeship, you are entitled to do a free bolt-on course delivered by the British Association of removers.
You can decide with your employer which one is most appropriate to your job role.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Willing to apply for DBS check. Be fit and healthy as heavy lifting required.
About this employer
D Durrant Removals is a leading removals and storage company in Horsham and we serve customers across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and beyond. With over 60 years of professional trading experience and a reputation for reliability, courtesy and competitive prices, we’re the local name to trust for all your removals and storage needs. Whether moving locally, further afield in the UK or even overseas, we have the expertise to make the whole experience trouble-free and our customers are assured a first-class service every step of the way.
https://durrantremovals.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company benefits consists of: health Cash Plan, Team building days, going fishing or playing golf, and a friendly family run company.
After this apprenticeship
Development is available for those looking to build a career in the removals field.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336407.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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