Yard Assistant Agricultural Machinery Auctions

We are looking for a Full-time Yard Assistant who would be based at our clients Auction Saleground in Sutton, near Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This is a great opportunity to join the auction team at the Cambridge Machinery Sales where the largest monthly agricultural machinery auction in Europe operates, exporting to over 50 countries annually.

You would be a key member of the team who are committed to providing a high level of customer service to our clients.

This is a hands on role and you will be working alongside colleagues assisting with the set-up of the monthly machinery sales at the Saleground.

The salary and benefits package:-

• Basic Salary of £29,172 pa

• Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Sunday before a monthly auction 9am to 5pm (paid at double time, 12 times a year)

• Sales day 7am to 5pm (additional hour in the morning paid at time and a half, 12 times a year)

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

• All offices shut down over Christmas and the New Year

• Long Service Awards, 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, Menopause policy

• Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities

• Employee Volunteering days, Family friendly policies

What will you be doing?

You would be part of a hardworking team who play an integral part in setting up the monthly auctions, which consist of tractors, implements, ground care equipment, plant and machinery.

You would also undertake general yard duties to ensure the working environment remains safe and well presented at all times.

This is a hands on role and you will be working alongside colleagues assisting with the set up of the monthly Machinery and Vintage auctions, both held at our Saleground.

Main purpose/scope of the role:

• Gate Security – responsible for checking all vehicles entering and leaving the Saleground

• General yard duties to include upkeep of the Saleground to provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment, carrying out regular safety checks of equipment used

• Assisting with washing and cleaning of machinery equipment in preparation for export.

• Preparation of the Saleground for auction and viewing days

• Being part of a driving team on Auction days for the tractor drive through section of the sale

• Operating the live online 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

• General administrative duties to support the department

What will it take to be successful?

• Self-motivated and someone that enjoys working as part of a team and independently

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members

• Enjoy meeting new people with a passion to provide a high level of customer care, as this is a customer focused role

• It would be great if you had a genuine interest in agricultural machinery or a farming background.

• Enjoy working in an outside environment

• Ability to organise workload to meet deadlines

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, we actively encourage our people to gain life experiences.

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.