Removals worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.

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  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.  
  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are
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Removals workers typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.

As a Removals worker you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
36,488 GBP *
per year
13,000 GBP
22,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Removals worker

  • 37,298 GBP
  • 36,219 GBP
Average salary for part-time Removals worker
Average salary for full-time Removals worker

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  • 20,592 GBP
  • 20,664 GBP
  • 19,931 GBP
  • 36,488 GBP
  • 36,219 GBP
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Salary over time for Removals worker

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 31,910 GBP
  • 32,351 GBP
  • 33,030 GBP
  • 34,046 GBP
  • 34,383 GBP
  • 34,884 GBP
  • 36,488 GBP
  • 38,022 GBP
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Future outlook for Removals workers

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Very good outlook
115 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
25% chance of automation in the future

Removals worker - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Removals worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 54% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 33% of people in this role do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 14% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You would apply directly to removals companies and then receive on-the-job training. You don't need any particular qualifications to start.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of transport methods, costs, and benefits
  • active listening skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • administration skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Removals worker

Functional Skills

Things to highlight for your Removals worker interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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