Job Title: Removals Maintenance Technician
Location: Hounslow
Reports To: Operations Manager
Salary: £35,000 (bonus to be discussed)
Contract Type: 07:00 – 16:00 44.5 hours on average per week (Working every other Saturday)
About the Role:
Alexanders is a high-quality, multi-award-winning relocation and storage company based in London, and the winner of the highly coveted ‘Domestic Mover of the Year’ award by The British Association of Removers. With over 1,000 London domestic and commercial removals a year, from one-bedroom flats to Nash mansions, Alexanders’ focus on being the best also extends to complex business relocations, business storage services, school removals, office removals, and shipping.
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on and customer-focused Removals Maintenance Technician to join our team. This dual-role position is key to delivering a high-quality moving experience to our clients, combining the physical demands of removals with practical maintenance and handyman tasks. You'll represent our company in clients' homes and businesses, ensuring professionalism, care and attention to detail at every step.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Duties:
- Disassemble and reassemble furniture (beds, wardrobes, tables, etc.)
- Basic electrics/plumbing
- Drill and fix basic wall fittings (curtain poles, TV brackets, picture hooks, etc.)
- Conduct light repairs or adjustments as needed (tightening loose fittings, patching minor scuffs)
- Support warehouse and facility maintenance tasks when required
Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and responsibly
Removals Duties:
- Assist with the safe loading, unloading and transportation of furniture and personal belongings
- Wrap, pack and protect items to prevent damage during transit
- Navigate staircases, tight spaces and protect client property (walls, floors, doorways)
- Set up furniture at the new location as instructed
- Carry out pre-move and post-move checks to ensure customer satisfaction
- Work as part of a removals team, taking instruction from the team leader or driver
- Some heavy lifting involved
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience of maintenance work - Essential
- Previous experience in removals, manual handling (preferred but not essential)
- A proactive, can-do attitude with great attention to detail
- Professional and polite communication with customers
- Flexibility to work early starts, occasional weekends, and overtime
- Valid UK driving licence – Essential
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and regular overtime opportunities
- Training and development in removals, customer service, and maintenance skills
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
