Reliably moving Since 1990

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We may have started small, but our reputation for delivering a superior service has seen Reliable grow to the company we are today: a trusted removals presence with the largest fleet of vehicles in the region. We’re proud to provide bespoke logistical solutions for both residential movers and commercial companies.

David Mac

Head of UK Moving

Moving since 1990
Founded Reliable
After the great feedback from his customers, Dave renamed the company ‘Reliable’ in 1999.
David is very hands-on and is still the first point of contact for sales enquiries. A 25 year veteran of the moving and transport industry, if he can’t help you – he will know someone who can.

Jon Atkinson

General Manager

Moving since 2001
Joined 2009
National & International CPC (Transport Operations)
CPE / FCRM / H&ICRM (Industry qualifications)
Awarded the Deveraux medal in 2008 (Highest marks in H&ICRM in the UK)
Responsible for overall management and development of the business. Contact for new business and commercial opportunities.

Wee Dod

SCANIA P270

Joined Reliable: 2015
Wee Dod is the most recent addition to our fleet. Don’t be fooled by her name – she has a capacity of 2,200 cubic feet! You’ll find Wee Dod taking on large loads over long distances.

Emma Lewis

Accounts - Storage Admin

Joined Reliable: 2004
Emma is responsible for management accounting, sales ledger, credit control and storage administration. She is a point of contact for any accounts or storage queries.

Millie

Renault Master Loloader

Joined Reliable: 2014
Millie may be small but boy is she nifty! Joining the fleet in 2014, she makes it easy for the Reliable team to those tight spaces which might otherwise have some access issues.

Will Brown

Key Account Manager

Moving since: 2011
Joined Reliable: 2011
Certificate in Commercial Estimating (B.A.R)
Will works alongside Jon Atkinson and is responsible for Commercial Moving, consultative logistics and new business. He specialises in strategy, planning and solutions for the straightforward and complex.

Bill Daly

Operations Manager

Moving Since: 1990
Joined Reliable: 2000
National CPC (Transport Operations)
Bill is extensively experienced within the industry and is responsible for product delivery. Bill manages the operative workforce and is responsible for our fleet of vehicles.

Mark Vincent

Domestic Surveyor

Moving since 2014
Joined 2016
Certificate in Practical Estimating (B.A.R)
Mark conducts on-site estimates and provides quotations for household moves. For large and complex work, Mark is available to provide project and move management support

Mollie

DAF LF

Joined Reliable: 2014
Having joined the team in 2014, Mollie is a great all-rounder. Her capacity of 1,200 cubic feet is great for medium loads and she can squeeze into smaller spaces that our bigger vehicles would struggle with.

Georgie Porgie

Scania P94

Joined Reliable: 2007
With a capacity of 2,400 cubic feet, Georgie Porgie is the largest member of our fleet and has been a reliable team member since 2007, offering a helping hand with our large house moves.

Patricia

Ford Transit Connect

Small Load
Archive File Deliveries
150 Cubic Feet
Joined 2016
Primarily, Patricia is used for our surveyors to undertake estimates, deliver packing materials and urgently requested archive files.

Aysha Starkey

Administrator

Joined: 2013
Aysha provides administrative support to the sales and operations team. She is the first point of contact for any general enquiries.

Our core values

It’s our people and our product that make our company, and together they provide a service with reliability at its core. Find out how we live up to our name and your expectations below:

Reliability

At the core of everything we do, reliable takes care of everything you need

Company

Quality Dedicated Established

People

Professional Invaluable Dependable

Product

Innovative Ownership Adaptive

Our history

Find out about our history and how the business has grown by exploring our company timeline:

Established 1990

Humble Beginnings

David Mac launches the business under the name ‘Mac Transport’, and dedicates himself to moving homeowners throughout Essex.

The Underdogs

David spends nearly a decade refining his expertise, quietly building an enviable reputation as the most reliable independent mover in the region.

Reliable is born

With glowing customer feedback the company’s reputation grew, and David renames ‘Mac Transport’ to ‘Reliable Removals’.

2000: Our new Vehicles! - Chelmsford, Essex

The word is out

Word begins to spread and Reliable are in demand! Our fleet of vehicles expands with two new additions.

The firm grows

The team move into a new, larger premises on the Globe Industrial estate in Grays.

2000: A new member - Bill Daly - Chelmsford, Essex

The team Grows

Operations Manager, Bill Daly, joins Reliable. Marking the first of many expansions for the Reliable Team.

Big Daddy

As the moves get bigger and better, so do Reliable’s vehicles. We buy our first 18 tonne lorry, the aptly named ‘Big Daddy’.

2002: Bigger and better - Chelmsford, Essex

The big 5000

A big milestone for Reliable as we hit our 5,000th move

A shot at glory

With demand growing, we relocate our premises to Shot Farm in Wickford to accommodate the increase in move requests

A Change of Angle

Jon Atkinson joins the team. Having worked for some of the biggest players in the moving world, he brings a different dimension adding professionalism and efficiency to an already thriving operation.

2010-2014

The Company increases it’s profile and capacity by successfully undertaking large domestic and Commercial moves. Reliable becomes a byword for quality service and problem solving in the South Essex area.