Agricultural Machinery Auction Assistant Ely Cambridge

How about a new career as a Full Time Auction Assistant to work alongside our clients very experienced, driven, and friendly team. FULL TRAINING PROVIDED.

This role is based at the Machinery Saleground in Ely and at various auction locations within the UK so we are looking for someone that enjoys being outside, travelling and is happy to stay away from home on occasions when an auction is taking place.

We would like to work with someone that is driven and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in agricultural machinery and who wants to work with us to build on the success of the Cambridge Machinery Sale monthly auctions and Onsite Modern and Vintage auctions.

The Auction Assistant Package:-

• Basic salary of up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience in the field

• Hours of work 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch

• Working one Sunday per month with day off in lieu

• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service

• Winter shutdown between Christmas and New Year as we recognise that our people need a break

• Annual All Staff Reward scheme

• Contributory Pension

• Health Cash Plan through Medicash, with a focus on Wellbeing (including, complimentary therapies, skinvision, digital physiotherapy, health & stress support, virtual GP, mProve yourself, gym discount and discounted shopping)

• Life Assurance

• Optical cover

• Flexible working opportunities and we are always happy to discuss how this could work for you.

• Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities

Our client's focus is to encourage you to continue with your learning and development and they are committed in supporting you to be the very best version of yourself to help you achieve and fulfil your potential.

Social events include Christmas and Summer get togethers, charity events, team building opportunities, they actively encourage their people to gain life experiences.

What will it take to be successful:-

• Genuine interest in agricultural machinery

• Self-motivated and also enjoy working as part of a team and on your own initiative

• Enjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role, with the ability to organise your workload to meet multiple deadlines

• Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology

• Welcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members

• Committed with drive and ambition to succeed

• Use of own vehicle which is insured for business use.

What will you be doing?

This is a hands on role and you will be working alongside colleagues assisting with the set up of the various onsite auctions taking place throughout the UK, the monthly Machinery auctions at the Machinery Saleground and the vintage machinery auctions held both at our saleground and at The Great Yorkshire Showground at Harrogate.

Main purpose / scope of role:-

• Consigning machinery for the monthly machinery auctions

• Setting up of auctions, event management, including towing the sales office

• Operating the live on-line bidding platform

• Cataloguing and lotting items for auction

• Photography of lots for the on-line catalogue and assist with social media and general marketing

• Dealing with pre and post auction enquiries from vendors and purchasers, face to face and via telephone and email

• Providing advice on valuation of machinery

• General administrative duties to support the department

• Auctioneering experience is not essential although training could be offered if the successful applicant is keen to be an auctioneer

Our client is a privately owned independent partnership and one that believes interviews are life-changing events.

They focus on fair and objective hiring, work hard to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business. They want everyone to be themselves.

Company Values:

"Welcoming, we’re friendly and make everyone - without exception, - feel safe, included, valued and at home.
Considered, we provide effective advice and support to our clients and colleagues. We’re open-minded and considerate of people’s experiences and stories.
Committed, we care about our work, clients, colleagues, communities and the environment. We always act with respect, kindness and responsibility.
Knowledgeable, our staff combine technical and market expertise, with a willingness to listen and fully consider people’s views, values and ideas."

If you have the current relevant experience for this role, please do not hesitate to APPLY TODAY.

Our Recruitment Solutions for Business team are available for a confidential chat about the role and full candidate requirements.

You are always welcome to call our office and talk, in complete confidence, to one of our recruitment experts.

Please be advised, if you do not have the previous experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.