The Role: Driver-Porter

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (covering Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex)Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per year (base)

OTE: £30,000–£35,000 with overtime

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Hours will vary due to type of job.  (occasional Saturdays available)

Employment Type: Part time to Full-time, permanent

What You’ll Be Doing

As a driver-porter, you’ll be the face of Ashley Removals on moving day. You’ll drive our Luton vans, handle customers’ belongings with care, and make sure every move runs smoothly from start to finish.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Drive company Luton vans (500 cu ft) to customer properties across Surrey and beyond

• Load and unload household items safely, using protective covers, blankets, and proper techniques

• Provide friendly, professional customer service during what’s often a stressful day for clients

• Follow our detailed pre-move inspection and quality control protocols

• Work as part of a small, close-knit team

• Handle furniture, boxes, and specialist items (pianos, antiques) with care and attention

• Navigate tight spaces, stairs, and tricky access points

• Communicate clearly with customers and the team throughout the day

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

✅ Clean UK driving licence (we’ll check—no major points or bans)

✅ Physical fitness and stamina (lifting, carrying, stairs all day)

✅ Reliable and punctual (one no-show kills a job—this is non-negotiable)

✅ Customer-facing skills (polite, calm under pressure, reassuring)

✅ Problem-solving ability (think on your feet when things don’t go to plan)

✅ Honest and trustworthy (you’ll be in people’s homes with their valuables)

Nice-to-Haves (But We Can Train You)

• Previous removals or logistics experience

• Knowledge of Surrey roads and surrounding areas

• Experience with manual handling or physical work

• Customer service background (hospitality, retail, trades)

• Experience in driving large Luton vans

What Really Matters

We’re not looking for someone with 10 years’ experience who’s set in their ways. We’re looking for someone smart, reliable, and willing to learn.

If you’re the kind of person who:

• Shows up on time (every time)

• Takes pride in doing a good job

• Treats customers’ belongings like your own

• Can figure things out without needing your hand held

• Works well as part of a team

…then you’ll fit right in, even if you’ve never done removals before.

What We Offer

Pay & Benefits

💰 Competitive salary: £26,000–£28,000 base (10% above market rate)

💰 Overtime opportunities: Earn up to £35,000 OTE

📚 Full training provided: 2-week shadowing program

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family atmosphere: Small team, no corporate nonsense

📈 Growth opportunity: We’re expanding from 3–5 staff to 8+ in the next year—room to grow with us

🚚 Stable work: 17+ years in business

Why Join Ashley Removals?

• Learn from the best: You’ll be trained on site

• Be part of something real: Family-run business where your work matters and you’re not just a number

• Job security: We’re growing fast—18-tonne lorry coming, new premises, expanding services

• Variety: Every day is different—local moves, national jobs, different properties and challenges

• Reputation: Work for a company customers actually trust and recommend