Removals Operative Apprenticeship
MANDER AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS OF NORWICH LTD
NORWICH (NR3 3AF)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 August 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity for a position working at our auction house in Norwich, which sells chattels such as art and antiques, provides probate valuations and offers a house clearance service. Alongside daily work you will also gain qualification from completing the apprenticeship with award winning training provider TRS Training!
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Removals operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Your working week will be 37.5 hours this will be flexible for business needs with regards to the removals, but generally between 9am- 5pm each day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The role will be primarily based in our saleroom and out in our removal van visiting customer's houses.
It will involve moving furniture, packing boxes of fragile goods, keeping our saleroom tidy and organised, helping customers with their purchases, shipping parcels, some basic computer admin, some photography of furniture and paintings and other general auction house related tasks.
The role would suit someone physically fit and able to learn how to carry antique furniture. The ideal candidate would be able to talk to customers confidently, communicate with our small and friendly team, be able to keep organised and manage their time.
The role is quite varied. Some days may involve going to a customer's house to collect items for the auction or to dispose of the remaining contents, others will be based at the saleroom organising what has been collected or laying out the goods ready for an auction.
There is a strong potential for employment after the apprenticeship. We would hope to continue to train the right candidate in how to identify antiques after their apprenticeship has ended.
Where you'll work
ST MARY COSLANY CHURCH
ST MARY'S PLAIN
NORWICH
NR3 3AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Removals operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
- Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
- Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
- Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
- Load or unload identified goods.
- Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
- Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
- Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
- Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
- Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
- Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
- Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
- Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
- Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
- Load or unload identified goods.
- Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
- Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
- Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
- Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
- Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
- Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Training schedule
- An apprenticeship includes regular training online with your training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
More training information
Alongside your apprenticeship, you'll receive an additional fully funded short course, giving you the chance to gain even more valuable skills. With a range of options available, the most suitable course will be selected towards the end of your apprenticeship to help you continue your professional development.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Driving Licence in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Covering the whole of Norfolk, Mander Auctions in Norwich aims to offer a professional service to both the vendor and the buyer, with the aim of making buying and selling at auction a pleasurable experience.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We would hope to continue to train the right candidate in how to identify antiques after their apprenticeship has ended. We would also support the right candidate with future training to progress in other areas.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049956.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)