Key Skills

Job Description

Department: Appraisals Employment Type: Full Time Location: Duiven, Netherlands Reporting To: Appraisals Team Leader Compensation: €34,776 / year As a Junior Appraiser, you’ll learn how to assess and value a wide range of vintage and antique items, from jewellery, watches and medals to toys, cameras and collectables. This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who is curious, careful and excited to keep learning. What You’ll Do Learning and development Build knowledge across categories including gold, silver, jewellery, watches, medals, toys, cameras and collectables. Learn appraisal methods, systems and quality standards from category specialists and your Team Leader. Take ownership of your development by asking questions, acting on feedback and making the most of learning opportunities. Appraisal and customer decisions Assess and value customer items carefully, accurately and fairly. Review each customer box thoroughly and record clear, consistent appraisal decisions. Make independent decisions as your knowledge grows, involving a specialist when you need guidance. Support transparent and trustworthy customer offers through careful judgement and attention to detail. Quality and operational standards Complete data entry accurately and reliably in our appraisal systems. Work towards agreed volume, Quality Control and acceptance-rate measures without compromising care or accuracy. Participate positively in audits, quality checks and feedback sessions. Follow safe working practices, keeping your workspace tidy and organised and lifting customer boxes safely. Teamwork and continuous improvement Collaborate with Team Leaders, specialists, Operations and Sales to support smooth workflows. Adapt positively when processes or priorities change, learning new ways of working quickly. Share ideas and observations that could improve quality, efficiency or the team experience. What You’ll Bring A strong sense of ownership and accountability for both the quality and productivity of your work. A genuine interest in vintage, antique and collectable items. Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy. Curiosity, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions and act on feedback. Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage several tasks in a busy environment. Clear, positive communication and a collaborative approach. Reliability, punctuality and a consistent approach to your work. Confidence using basic IT systems and completing accurate data entry. Handle and move customer boxes safely, using appropriate equipment or assistance where required. Experience with jewellery, antiques, collectables, second-hand goods or a related product environment. Previous experience handling, assessing or valuing physical products. No specific qualifications or previous appraisal experience are required. We’ll give you structured training through our Training Academy and support you as your knowledge and confidence grow. In this role, living our values means: Treat every customer’s items with care, fairness and respect. Stay curious, ask thoughtful questions and share what you learn. Take pride in accurate decisions, reliable records and consistent standards. Contribute to an inclusive team where people support one another and speak openly. Respond positively to feedback and change, always looking for a better way.

Core Responsibilities

Assess and value vintage, antique, and collectible customer items, recording clear and accurate decisions while meeting quality and productivity standards. Learn appraisal methods through structured training, collaborate with specialists and operational teams, and contribute to safe, efficient workflows and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates should be curious, reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn, with clear communication skills, basic IT confidence, and the ability to handle boxes safely. Interest or experience in jewellery, antiques, collectibles, second-hand goods, or physical product assessment is useful, but no specific qualifications or prior appraisal experience are required.