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.