Auction Operations Placement 2027/28
Auction Operations Placement 2027/28
Job Title: Auctions Operations Placement
Reporting To: Auction Set-Up Manager
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Fridays 8am – 3.45pm
Location: Dromore, Co. Tyrone.
Euro Auctions conducts unreserved auctions of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery on a global basis with sites in the UK, Europe, UAE, Australia, US and Canada. We are the market leader in Europe, holding more sales and selling more lots per sale than any other auction house.
Your placement year really matters especially when you are making your first career move.
Euro Auctions gives you the chance to make an impact and make your placement really count.
You will quickly become a respected member of the team and develop rounded business skills that will serve you regardless of where your future takes you.
About this role
Key Activities:
Learn the entire auction setup process and be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee yard layout by rowing up, sorting, lotting, and lining up both electronically and physically to maximise every inch of the yard.
Oversee the processing of all auction stock ensuring accuracy of descriptions and correct procedures are followed.
Safe coordination and control of all loading and unloading activities.
Operate and move a variety of heavy equipment and trucks.
Ensure all auction stock is suitably prepared for sale, photographed, and displayed on the company website.
Manage and coordinate the workloads of all yard staff and subcontractors.
Liaise with the marketing team to ensure all equipment is photographed and brochures complete.
Effective Stock Management and resolutions of issues.
Liaise with customers and hauliers on suitable delivery and collection times.
Become a Bid Catcher/Ringperson.
The Person:
This role requires an organised individual with excellent problem solving and task management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to work both indoors and outdoors year-round and have the ability to climb on and off large equipment.
While these opportunities are initially aimed at third year placement students, they are also open to fresh graduates eager to gain valuable international business experience.
Perks & Pay:
30 Days Annual Leave
Christmas Shutdown.
Opportunity for travel.
The Requirements
Essential Criteria:
Be studying towards a third level discipline preferably in Business, IT, HR, Marketing or Accounts (other disciplines will be considered)
Experience/interest in heavy plant machinery and good knowledge of the different categories
Show proficiency in entire MS Office suite especially Excel.
Must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to
The ability to work fulltime for 12-15 months.
Maintain a valid passport and driving licence.
Exhibit flexibility and willingness to work extra hours during busy auction periods.
Be away from home 1-2 weeks at a time 4-5 times a year to travel to other auction sites.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience of stock control
Experience in forklift/telehandler driving
To excel in this position you will:
Be reliable, self-motivated with good attention to detail and an exceptional work ethic.
Self-motivated and able to work to strict deadlines with limited supervision.
Be systems orientated.
Possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
Euro Auctions are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Euro Auctions thank all applicants in advance, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
All placements are paid and offer exposure to global market, some offer the chance to travel to other sites.
