Removals Operative Apprenticeship

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

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Training course

Removals operative (level 2)

Hours

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

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

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)

What you'll learn

• 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:

Driving licence (grade Pass)

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