Removals Operative Apprentice

Aspire Early Years Careers Apprenticeship at Crown Worldwide Group – Fine Art Removals Operative - Stockwell, London

The Fine Art Removals Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship is a fixed-term position offering a starting salary of £17,000 per annum.

This is the perfect role if you want the opportunity to get full training, ongoing support and a formal qualification to enable you to fulfil your potential.

The Company

Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people's lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible.   

We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential.

The Role

The role of Fine Art Removals Operative is responsible for helping businesses move their belongings from one location to another. This role is physically demanding and often involves working as part of a team.

What you will do:

• Packing and unpacking items safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading furniture, boxes, and equipment onto and off removal vans.
• Disassembling and reassembling furniture when necessary.
• Driving removal vehicles (if licensed).
• Ensuring items are protected during transit using blankets, straps, and padding.
• Following health and safety procedures to prevent injury or damage.
• Providing excellent customer service, including answering questions and handling items with care.

Our Removals Operative programme will provide you with the skills to support and engage within different parts of the organisation. This apprenticeship can help you develop the necessary skills required for a career in Fine Art Removals. During this course, you'll learn to different types of removals and to communicate and negotiate in a professional business environment. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows you to develop a wide range of skills. You will spend time one of Workspace or Fine Art Business' and we will provide extensive training, guidance and support, as well as the opportunity to experience the industry from the inside and gain valuable work experience.

Skills

• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail to avoid damage or loss.
• Basic DIY skills (e.g., using tools to dismantle furniture).
• Time management and reliability.

What's in it for you?

• Starting Salary: £17,000 pa
• Medicash Health after probation period
• Life Assurance: 1x salary cover from first day of employment up to 5 years' service, 2x salary cover from 5 years + service, 3 x salary cover from 10 years +
• Perkbox
• Volunteering Days: 2x days
• 25 Days Annual Leave

Entry requirement for access to this apprenticeship:

• 16 or Over
• Living in the UK
• Not in full time education
• Good Literacy and numeracy skills
• 5 x GCSE's desirable

Applicants without level 1 functional skills, equivalent to a GCSE 2 or 3, will be considered and if successful will be supported by their training provider to gain it during the course. They will also work towards a level 2 in English and Maths, equivalent to a GCSE pass 4

Timelines for candidates: - 

• Assessment Centre Dates: w/c 02nd December 2025 
• Start Date: Monday 12th January 2026

Equal Opportunities

Crown is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region.  We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.