Auction Porter

Pertemps; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local auction house is seeking an Auction Porter/Sales Assistant for a temporary ongoing position in Derby. Responsibilities include handling valuable items, assisting customers, and preparing internet catalogues. The ideal candidate must have a valid driving license, excellent customer service skills, and attention to detail. This role is physically demanding and requires teamwork. Benefits include weekly pay, pension, and annual leave.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension

Annual leave

24/7 support

Mortgage references

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE a valid Driving License.
• Close attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of valuable items and assist customers.
• Prepare and manage the internet catalogue.
• Support customers with loading purchases.

Skills

Driving License

Excellent customer service skills

Written and spoken English

Good computer and Internet skills

Attention to detail

Interest in antiques and collectables

Professional, positive attitude

Reliability and physical capability

Teamwork

Job description

Auction Porter

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Auction Porter/Sales Assistant to join our local client on a temporary ongoing basis based in Derby. Our client offers individuals the ability progress in their role working for one of Britains greatest Auction Houses.

Shift Patterns / Working Hours

Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5.30am; Tuesday 9am to 6pm; Wednesday 9am to 6.30pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30am

1 hour break – split 2 x 15 minute breaks and 1 x 30 minute break

The successful Auction Porter will have

• MUST HAVE a Driving License
• Excellent customer service skills
• Written and spoken English; this role requires communication with the wider public
• Good computer and Internet skills
• Attention to detail
• An interest in antiques and collectables is preferable but no experience is necessary
• A professional, positive attitude
• Reliable and able to cope with a physically demanding role, manual handling training will be provided.
• Be able to work as part of a small team

Your duties as aAuction Porter will include

• Handle a wide range of valuable items
• Deal with customers face to face
• Assisting with Preparation of internet catalogue
• Picking and packing purchased lots for dispatch
• Supporting customers with loading their vehicles; loading and unloading vans; other general duties including being present in the saleroom on viewing and sale days

You will receive

• Days - £12.21 per hour

Benefit of working with Pertemps

• Weekly pay
• Pension
• Annual leave
• 24/7 support
• Mortgage references

To apply for the Auction Porter vacancy please submit an up to date CV or call us on 01332 363000 to discuss the opportunity further