Auction Operations Assistant Apprentice

Summary As an Auction Operations Assistant, you’ll be a key part of our operations team, helping prepare assets for sale, assisting customers on-site and supporting the safe and efficient transport and collection of auction goods. Training course Supply chain warehouse operative Level 2 Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break 37.5 hours a week What you’ll do at work * Safely collect, move and load assets from client sites across the UK. * Catalogue, photograph, and label items accurately for our online auction platform. * Assist with setting up and clearing down auction spaces. * Support clients and buyers during viewings, inspections, and collections. * Provide clear, friendly, professional assistance on site. * Keep storage and sales areas tidy, organised, and compliant with safety requirements. * Work closely with colleagues to meet deadlines and deliver smooth, high‑quality operations. * Role is predominantly warehouse based. Where you’ll work Worth House Unit 32 Stanley Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8QX Training An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED Your training course Supply chain warehouse operative Equal to Level 2 (GCSE) * This apprenticeship will be delivered with a blend of online and onsite meeting with your assessor every 4 - 6 weeks until completion of the apprenticeship. Requirements Essential qualifications * GCSE English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential * GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential Skills * Communication skills * Team working * Physical fitness * Good Microsoft Outlook skills * Good Microsoft Word skills * Good Microsoft Excel skills * Able to handle heavy items * Handle delicate items safely * Strong attention to detail * Proactive & dependable * Eager to learn Other requirements * Willingness to work out of hours and travel, including occasional overnight stays. * Ideally, we are looking for an apprentice that can drive due to the nature of the role but will consider candidates that are learning to drive or will be very soon