Trainee Cataloguer

As a Trainee Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, you will be supported by a senior cataloguer to Catalogue collectables such as vintage toys, retro video games, vinyl records, Pokémon cards, action figures, dolls and bears and a whole lot more, to be sold on our online auction website. Speed, accuracy and a passion for collectables are all qualities required by Vectis to enable us to fulfil our vision to become the UK’s largest, premium collectables auction company.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Be a part of the Cataloguing Team and contribute to team meetings to improve the Vectis service.
- Supporting other cataloguers as required with sales.
- Input titles, descriptions and valuations into the Vectis auction system.
- Identifying collectables and sort collections into “lots”.
- Support the warehouse team to move collectables throughout the warehouse.
- Work with enthusiasm and at pace.
- Capable of completing all dispatch paperwork and administration.
- Ability to learn and share expertise of products.

**Key Competencies**

**Teamwork**

Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions and puts group goals ahead of own goals

**Work Standards**

Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job and follows up on work outputs.

**Motivation**

Displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job. Commits to putting in additional effort. Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction.

**Reliability**

Takes personal responsibility for job performance. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner. Sticks to commitments.

**Integrity**

Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.

**Skillsets Requirements**:
**Essential**

A willingness to learn and develop into a senior cataloguer

Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products

Excellent customer service skills

Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

**Desirable**

Excellent knowledge on chosen area of collectables

Worked within an ecommerce environment

Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform

**Vectis Auctions are the world's leading Toy and Collectables Auctioneers. It's Head Office is based in Thornaby, Stockton with a regional office in Witney, Oxfordshire. It has recently been the focus of the 10 part TV series entitled 'Scouting for Toys' on the Yesterday Channel.**

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

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Trainee Cataloguer