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