Auction Operations Assistant Apprentice

  • Company: JPS (SURVEYORS) LIMITED
  • Location: Manchester, M45 8QX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £22,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Transport and logistics
  • Ref: NAS-2000027562
  • Application Deadline Date: 19/05/2026
  • Start Date: 25/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break

Brief Description

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 to be Provided


  • 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.

Future Prospects


  • On the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme there may be the opportunity to progress learning, achieve further qualifications and move into supervisor role.

Vacancy Detail


  • 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.

Other Information


  • 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. 

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