Johnsons UK Services Limited | Full time
Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 27/05/2026
Our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to welcome you into a community which thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, whilst upholding our old-fashioned values. Our aim is to invest in the best people, training and processes and we never stop adapting and evolving to suit the needs of our changing world.
Job Description
We are seeking a reliable Removals Porter to join our Johnson’s team in the Edinburgh region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and transportation of office and household furniture.
Duties
- Safely packaging items before removal or storage
- Wrap and protect furniture into special wrappings and packing cases for shipping overseas
- Pre-move wrapping and packing of delicate items such as china, glass, artwork and antiques
- Use packaging to protect fragile items such as computers or antiques
- Disassemble larger items of furniture for packing and removal
- Remove curtains and lift carpets if needed
- Remove doors, door frames or windows to get large pieces of furniture in or out of a building
- Pack items, load them into vehicles and secure them safely
- Check that all goods are secure before driving off
- Drive to the new location, unload the items, reassemble large items and place them where the customer wants them
- Unwrap furniture and unpack cartons
Requirements
- Flexible working hours, working as and when required; moves between longer distances may involve overnight stays in lodgings or in a vehicle
- Holder of a valid driving licence is essential
- Experience preferred in removal or a similar role
Equal Opportunity Statement
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.
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