Careers

Plant & Machinery: Auction Assistant

Madley (HR2), HR2 9NH

Duties include:

The Job

The role of auction assistant is where many of our senior leadership team have started their careers. This role has fantastic potential for the candidate who is willing to go above and beyond in their day to day working life. No experience is needed & full training will be given in all aspects of the job. What is essential is a keen interest in used machinery and auction sales.

•    Assisting the auction cataloguers & photographers where necessary
•    Assisting with moving trucks & machinery around our auction site
•    Assisting the office admin staff where necessary
•    Assisting with sale day activities including speaking to customers about potential offers on machinery, potential future entries or equipment and reserve prices

The Person

This role will be split between being outdoors, and in the office ensuring the website & our online catalogues are up to date. The role requires someone with a positive “can-do” attitude who is happy to help anyone and everyone on site to get the job done. You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers as well as being physically fit to climb on and off machinery. 
Knowledge & a keen interest in heavy plant/mining/quarry/farming/trucking equipment is a huge positive as you will be seeing a lot of it!
Interest in professional auction services is desirable.

The Requirements

•    The successful candidate will be both confident and keen to learn our trade
•    Ability to take instruction and follow Health & Safety legislation
•    Be career driven and keen to progress
•    Strong English skills
•    Computer literacy and confidence using IT/mobile phones will be a positive
•    Previous experience is not essential

For the right candidate Brightwells offers

•    Competitive Salary
•    Unique training
•    Work as part of a fantastic team
•    This role offers superb potential for career progression through the company

Salary Negotiable Dependant on Experience

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to david.smith@brightwells.com

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].