UK and European Removals Drivers/Porters/Export Packers & Wrappers
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Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Matthew James Global Relocations is one of the UK’s leading removal companies. We specialise in UK, European and International Removals, showcasing an extensive portfolio of high-profile clients.
Due to a major expansion programme, we are seeking experienced, capable and motivated individuals to join our highly successful team based in Dartford, Kent.
There are multiple positions available for drivers of all categories, removal porters, export packers/ wrappers and European drivers and porters.
Porters £10ph
Export Packers £11ph
3.5t Drivers £12ph
LGV Category C Drivers £14
LGV Category C+E Drivers £15
Weekends time and a third.
Bank holidays a day in lieu.
The above rates will increase by £1ph based on a bonus scheme after the six months probation has been completed. Each employee who receives a successful online review from a client will also receive a bonus of £10 per review.
Have no experience? Willing to learn? Opportunities also open for new trainees. Full on-the-job training provided.
Priority will be given to those individuals with experience, although this is not essential.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be physically fit and used to packing/export wrapping household furniture
· Have a flexible approach to work according to the needs of the business
· Focus on customer satisfaction and have experience in customer facing roles
· Be of a presentable appearance at all times
· Show a willingness to overcome problems
· Be a strong team player with the ability to work alone when necessary
In return, we offer excellent rates of pay, company pension, onsite parking and a genuine focus on investing in the career progression of our crew.
Our extended fleet of vehicles are fully compliant and we only use high quality industry standard packing materials. Contact us now for more information, and be part of an ever growing winning team.
Matthew James operates a zero tolerance towards drugs or alcohol and random tests are carried out. WE WILL ALSO COMPLETE A COMPULSORY DRUGS TEST BEFORE ANY POSSIBLE START DATES.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 45 per week
Salary: £10.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
Vehicles are wiped down daily, masks and gloves are provided to crews, hand sanitiser available
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartford DA2 6QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Household Removals or Road Transport: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
- Export Packing/Wrapping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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