Auction Porter

John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.

**What you will love about this role -**
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual bonus scheme
- Attractive pension scheme
- 31 days annual leave + work-free birthday
- Excellent work-life balance
- Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training
- Achievement and long service company awards, to include our annual £15,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply)
- Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme
- Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets
**Job purpose**

Provide efficient and safe collection services to our clients.

In addition provide a front line support for the handling/management of auction assets through lot allocation (auction set-up) to final dispatch and or collection. Deliver an efficient and safe collection facility for the business.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Nationwide collections/site clerances/ deliveries/assisting supervisor in setting up and running offsite aucitons.
- Provide safe loading/unloading of assets for the purpose of collections on behalf of the business
- Carry out Risk Assessments when collection duties are required
- Ensure all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment polices are observed at all times
- Assist auction viewing by helping customers with enquiries
- Support marketing by capturing digital images and lot description for previews
- Comply with all employment policies specifically Data Protection
- Undertake other duties assigned by the Collection team Managers/Supervisors
**Qualifications**

Full, clean driving licence

No specific qualifications are required however excellent customer care and a ‘can-do’ attitude are essential, as are good communications. Attention to detail and complete confidentiality are also required.

**Working conditions**

The role is based on the road and often requires a high level of flexibility which may include overnight stays/overtime. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all time

Driving duties may be required using our company vehicles

**Physical requirements**

The duties are repetitive and physically demanding requiring a reasonably high level of physical fitness.

Collections will require some distance driving

**Direct reports**

Collection team Managers/Supervisors

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
Reference ID: Auction Porter - Collection team