Removals operatives, sometimes called furniture removers, move the contents of homes and offices, including furniture and personal belongings, from one location to another.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).
As of 1 April 2023 the National Minimum Wage is £5.28 an hour for workers under 18, £7.49 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £10.18 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage for those aged 23 and over is £10.42 an hour.
With experience this can increase to around £10 an hour, and for those undertaking driving duties pay can be up to £12.00 an hour. If you have to spend time away from home, you would be given a living allowance. You might be given tips by customers.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Association of Removers (BAR)
Tel: 01923 699480
Website:
http://www.bar.co.uk/
Twitter:
@BARremovers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Removers/189283657865184
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
The DVSA replaced the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) in April 2014. Its aim is to promote road safety through improving driving standards, testing drivers, motorcyclists and driving instructors, maintaining the registers of Approved Driving Instructors and Large Goods Vehicle Instructors and supervising training for learner motorcyclists.