Removals Operative Apprentice

1ST CHOICE REMOVALS LTD

WIMBORNE (BH21 3BT)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2025

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Summary

We are looking to recruit a Removals Operative Apprentice based at our Wimborne 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:

  £10,400 a year

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  Your working shifts are flexible, allowing you to increase your hours and boost your earnings. You are not restricted by the 20-hour-per-week limit.

• Training course: Removals operative (level 2)
• Hours: The standard workweek runs Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday shifts available. Working hours vary, starting at 7:00 am. and finishing at different times up to 7:00 pm.

  20 hours a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 6 November 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 1 month

• Positions available:

  1

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

We are seeking a removalist to join our team in assisting with the transportation and removal of goods for our clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving vans/lorries, handling heavy lifting, and ensuring timely and safe deliveries. 

Communicate effectively with team members and clients to coordinate removal tasks.

• Load and unload items, ensuring they are securely packed and protected during transit
• Perform warehouse duties such as sorting, organising, and storing items
• Handle heavy lifting of furniture and other items as required
• Packing boxes in a safe and efficient manner
• Export wrapping furniture for overseas transport

Where you'll work

UNIT 11-12
CANFORD BUSINESS PARK
MAGNA ROAD
WIMBORNE
BH21 3BT

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)

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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.

Unit 11 Canford Business Park, Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BT.

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
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Driving licence preferred but not essential.

About this employer

1st Choice Removals was founded in 1990 - with father and son Alan and Richard Vaughan combining forces to form the new company. With success the business expanded with more team members joining the crew. Over a decade later a move was made to purchase their first warehouse in which they built 50 purpose built storage units, adding a slightly different arm to the business. By 2003 the business required more help and modernisation.

https://www.1stchoiceremovals.net/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a per job bonus as well as bi monthly bonuses, with the potential to earn a lot of extra money on top of your daily wages.

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 VAC1000344821.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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