Caroline Seear, CEO of RED Recruit, explains why apprenticeships make sense in the removals industry.
In an industry built on precision, planning and people skills, having a well-trained team is everything.
As the removals sector continues to evolve - shaped by shifting customer expectations, digital innovation, and growing pressure for sustainability - companies across the UK are increasingly turning to a powerful, but often underused tool: apprenticeships.
Far from being just a route for school leavers, modern apprenticeships are becoming a strategic asset for removals firms - large and small.
“Our apprenticeships aren’t just learning how to lift boxes,” says one fleet operations manager in Yorkshire. “They’re learning how to lead teams, manage clients, and analyse logistics data. It’s helping us think bigger.”
Why apprenticeships work in removals
The removals industry relies on a wide mix of skills - from practical warehouse operations to top-tier customer service. Apprenticeships provide a way for businesses to develop these skills in-house, giving team members practical, tailored training while they continue working.
This means employees gain valuable qualifications while applying their learning directly on the job. And for employers, it means building a team that’s not only qualified, but specifically trained in your company’s way of working.
Apprenticeships also promote staff loyalty, boost morale, and can open up new career pathways internally, helping with staff retention in a traditionally high-turnover industry.
It’s cost-effective, too
One of the lesser-known perks? Businesses don’t pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 earning less than £50,270 per year.
That’s a real, measurable saving—especially useful for growing firms balancing staff development with tight budgets ...
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