Auction Yard Manager
Auction Yard Manager
Reporting To: General Manager
Location: Camino Azarbe 14, 50800 Zuera, Zaragoza.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm & 1 out of 6 weekends.
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.
The Auction Yard Manager is responsible for all yard operations and for ensuring all facilities are in place and all items are suitably prepared before each sale.
About this role
Key Activities:
• Manage all yard operations to ensure the smooth running of all auctions.
• Oversee the booking in of all auctions stock ensuring accuracy of descriptions and correct procedures are followed.
• Safe coordination and control of all loading and unloading activities.
• 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.
• Resolve any stock related issues.
• Liaise with customers and hauliers on suitable delivery and collection times.
The Person:
We're on the lookout for someone 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 be physically fit to climb on and off large equipment.
Perks & Pay:
• Competitive Rate of Pay
• 38 Days Annual Leave
• Christmas Shutdown.
The Requirements
Essential Criteria:
• A minimum of 4 years managerial experience in a yard setting.
• Experience/an interest in heavy plant machinery & a knowledge of different categories.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and use initiative.
• Flexible and available to work extra hours at short notice during busy auction periods.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluent in English.
Euro Auctions are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Euro Auctions thank all applicants in advance, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
