New Year New Dream
Liftos™ dispenses advice from the back of Shredz in Portsea.
"Hear me, steadfast movers of Man With A Van,
I, Liftos, God of Removals, thank you.
You are working through the height of the summer, when the sun presses down harder than an overpacked truck where even the straps begin to question their life choices. Yet still you show up to help customers move into new homes and new beginnings one couch, box, and “are you sure this isn’t marble?” item at a time.
As you log a heat break, take a moment to reflect on the 2026. What kind of year do you want to lift into place? What goals will you wrap in double blankets? And how will you move toward them without throwing your back out in week one?
Remember: No great lift is rushed, guessed, or done alone. Measure first, communicate clearly, bend the knees, and use the shoulder dolly when wisdom demands it.
Go forth into 2026 with purpose, care, and pride in your work. May your loads be balanced, your paths clear, and your couches always fit on the first try.
Lift well. Lift safely. And remember, if it feels too heavy, it probably is."
Liftos™
God of Removals
Protector of Fridge Doors & Low Clearances
Returner of Customer Keys, Fobs, & Bed Screws
Crew Of The Weeks
Robert Guzman
Jordan McAlbus
Rob Guzman & Jordan McAlbus are all about bringing the summer vibes with this scintillating first class 5-star survey.
"Rob and Jordan were our removalists and were extremely professional and courteous. They arrived on time and we loved their wonderful positive can do attitude and always communicated and checked in with us during the move.
(They) were super skilled in problem solving how to move the big/heavy items through narrow spaces, we were very impressed with their efforts and efficiency.
Having called a few removalist companies before deciding on Man With A Van, from the first phone enquiry I could tell this company ran a professional business based on how easy it was to book and talk to the person on the phone (shoutout to Henry Osborne) to confirm the items for the move and provided an estimate on the phone straight away.
We booked the Juggernaut truck based on the move, and on moving day both Rob and Jordan made the whole process seamless and worry free. We were so impressed with their efficiency and positive attitude during the move, they had such great teamwork and communicated very well to problem solve the challenging items to move through narrow angles.We are going to highly recommend using Man With A Van with our network of friends because the end to end process was so easy and professional.
Shoutout to Rob and Jordan, thank you for helping us with the move - 5 star duo!"
Jack Tandy is on the hunt to bestow a reward upon thee.
Do Not deface the QR Codes
Leave them alone.
Making sexually suggestive edits to the Report Hub QR Code stickers is sexual harassment.
It is against the law and is absolutely not tolerated.
If you know of someone defacing the QR codes in the trucks or on the white tubs, please make them known to management.
If you see a defaced QR code sticker, take it down and report it so it can be replaced. This practice must cease and be rooted out immediately.
It is not fun and it is not funny. You are putting your employment at risk.
Hot hot heat
Slip. Slop. Slap. Seek. Slide.
First came sunshine. Then came heat. Next comes dehydration and death.
As the the mercury soars over +40º it is vital to look out for the danger signs both in yourself and in your lifting partner.SLIP on a hat - SLOP on enough sunscreen - SLAP on a shirt - SEEK shade & - SLIDE a pair of sunnies onto your face.
Most importantly - Take 2 minutes to get your head around our Heat Policy & our Temperature Extremes (Hot & Cold) Policy
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Ramen's roll runeth over.
Please make sure the EFTPOS terminals are charging correctly at the end of your shift. A stray receipt, tucked under the terminal blocking the charging port will ensure tomorrow's team is very unimpressed with your effort - or lack thereof...
Get your water bottle
Have you got yours?
There are still a few unclaimed Christmas gift water bottles in the Abbotsford depot. Come get hydrated today!
Jake's (Kill) Joys -
Deeply scratched. Deeply avoidable.
Always always always...
cover wooden furniture with a blanket. ALWAYS. There has been an unprecedented surge of scratched furniture recently. They could all been avoided with a simple blanket cover. It doesn't matter if you think it's ugly, people can have poor taste and care about their stuff. Tuck in your wooden friends so they can sleep soundly in the truck.
Final cost - $650
The Vibe
Wednesday, 24 December - Thursday, 8 January
An incredible fortnight on the customer satisfaction front! There weren't many reviews but they were all good.
Customers have stated they have appreciated the clear communication and expectations. Keep up the great work out there!