Removals Supervisor

Join to apply for the Removals Supervisor role at Johnsons 1871. We are looking for Removals Site Supervisors; a driving licence is essential. Johnsons 1871 is a group covering multiple B2B brands in moving, asset, project, and facilities management. Our businesses add value beyond simply moving items, with innovative asset tracking tools and a Sustainability First message. We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work in and follows the guidelines of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010. Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Role And Responsibilities Act as a Move Manager as appropriate Managing and being responsible for the Health and Safety of colleagues on the move Driving company vehicles as entitlements allow Leading and managing aspects of smaller moves/projects and working in conjunction with a Move Manager to complete larger projects/moves Promoting company core standards and values Educating, training and developing other team members in delivery emphasising best practice, quality and standards Conducting and training colleagues on technical aspects of decommissioning/commissioning of either furniture and/or IT Managing external contractors during delivery Ensure working practices are safe and follow company best practice standards Acting as a client liaison on site between different departments and the onsite team Completing regular removals activities as and when required Day to Day Leading, organising and managing move teams Able to conduct point of work risk assessments and health and safety checks as required including assuring PPE is worn at all times. Able to deal with changing client needs and react to changes and deliver an excellent service Deliver excellent customer service through liaising and communicating with the customer Decommissioning/commissioning of either furniture and/or IT Safely packaging items before removal or storage Wrap & protect furniture into special wrappings and packing cases for shipping overseas As a specialist packer, you might go to a location before the move to wrap and pack delicate items, like china, glass, artwork and antiques Using packaging to protect fragile items such as computers or antiques. Taking apart larger items of furniture for packing and removal Taking down curtains and lifting carpets if needed 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 Checking that all goods are secure before driving off. Driving to the new location, unloading the items, reassembling large items and placing them where the customer wants them. Unwrapping furniture and unpacking cartons. Requirements Full UK Driving Licence - Essential Experience of supervising teams Experience of removals Team Leadership (NVQ or equivalent) Preferred Skills / Qualities Leadership skills Punctual Hardworking Well Groomed Physically fit A polite, friendly manner and good communication skills A careful and methodical approach to your work The ability to work out the most effective way to load items An honest and responsible attitude to other people's property Additional Notes Long-distance moves, for example to a European country, involve nights away from home, which usually means sleeping in the vehicle. Most vehicles now have sleeper cabs and cooking facilities. Benefits Death in Service Pension NHS Medical Scheme Job Type: Full-time contract Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Truck Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr