Removals training from the experts
We offer training in all aspects of the removals industry and are a BAR Approved Training Centre. We offer all BAR training courses, and can create a training programme to exactly suit your business' needs.
Training is available at our dedicated centre in Manchester (just by the M60 and the Trafford Centre) or at your location.
Below are just some of the topics we cover, please ask if you don't see what you need or would like to design your own training programme.
You don't need to be a member of the BAR - or be in the removals industry - to use our training centre

Fragile & non-fragile packing
Fragile & non-fragile packing
How to correctly wrap and pack fragile and non-fragile household items

Export packing & wrapping
Export packing & wrapping training
Theoretical and practical sessions to gain a variety of export packing skills

Advanced customer service
Advanced customer service skills for the removals & storage industry
How to apply best practice techniques to develop excellent customer service relationships with both external and internal customers

Manual handling
Manual handling and furniture practical & theory
Manual handling and furniture theory, learning how to protect a customer’s premises, and includes practical manual and furniture handling activities

Working safely
Working safely in the removals & storage industry
Health & Safety course which includes a number of essential subjects that employees should be aware of to maintain safety at work - suitable for both operative and office st

Specialist packing
Specialist packing (and transporting pianos)
Handling and packing barometers, pianos, silverware, lampshades, glassware, fine porcelain and object d’art

DCPC - Removals driver
DCPC: Driver CPC periodic training
The British Association of Removers is a JAUPT Approved Training Centre (AC00191) and Driver CPC periodic training can be delivered through BAR Approved Training Centres

Removal vehicle loading
Removals vehicle loading
Covering the loading of a removals vehicle with emphasis on safety, legislation, and practical loading skills

Your trainer - John Horsefield
Removal industry training
Training and Health & Safety Manager John Horsefield has 35 years of removals, training, and health and safety experience
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
They went over and above
I’d highly recommend Britannia Bradshaws for a move, especially Bart and Mark who were amazing when my parents moved house recently. They were professional and friendly, and took a lot of care moving and transporting their belongings. They listened to my parents needs and worked really efficiently over 2 days. Bart and Mark really made what can be quite a stressful time much easier. They went over and above, even coming back out for an extra item which was really appreciated.
Thank you
Mr & Mrs HiggsCompetitive prices and great reviews
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We were looking for well rated companies in the local area
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You had competitive prices and great reviews
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were lovely
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I provided an itemised list of things, but in hindsight a video survey would’ve been better. Perhaps I should’ve had this suggested to me at the point of quote
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
You made us feel confident about the move
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We were gathering quotes for our move, Google search
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You made us feel confident about the move and the service you would provide.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Can I give them an 11? They were amazing
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
It went really well despite some hiccups caused by external factors
Polite, caring and thoughtful, very professional
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Online
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Friendly
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Simon, Pete, George and Brandon were excellent loading and unloading. Polite, caring and thoughtful, very professional
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Don't change if it works!
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Sam and Lynne get a special mention too. So supportive with guiding me through this whole process. Thank you
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