Yard Operative

Wilsons Auctions; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilsons Auctions in Belfast is seeking a Full-Time Yard Operative based at the Belfast branch. You will perform general yard duties, maintain site hygiene, and handle loading/unloading of items for auctions.

Hours are 9:00am–5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch; a 12-month fixed-term contract is offered. Applicants must hold a full clean UK driving licence (three years+), be able to multitask under pressure, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a full clean UK driving licence for three years or more.
• Capable of multitasking and working under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Experience in customer care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General Yard Duties
• Site Hygiene
• Manual Handling
• Parking weekly vehicle sales
• Sales preparation for car auctions and small tool
• Loading and unloading plant items from customers

Skills

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Tools

Driving Licence (3+ years)

HGV Licence (preferred)

Forklift Licence (preferred)

Job description

Wilsons Auctions is the largest independently owned auction house in the UK & Ireland. We currently have a requirement in our Belfast branch (BT36 4PP) for a Full-Time Yard Operative.

The successful candidate will be based at the above site and duties will include the following:

• General Yard Duties
• Site Hygiene
• Manual Handling
• Parking weekly vehicle sales
• Sales preparation for car auctions and small tool
• Loading and unloading plant items from customers

The ideal applicant should meet the following essential criteria:

• Hold a full clean UK driving licence for three years or more
• Be capable of multitasking and working under pressure in a fast paced environment

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in customer care
• Key holding
• HGV or other commercial licences

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (required)
• Warehousing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• HGV Licence (preferred)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Hours of work: 9:00am-5:30pm - 30 minute unpaid lunch.

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months

At Wilsons Auctions, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive, friendly workplace that values the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings.

In the event of a large number of applicants Wilsons Auctions reserve the right to shortlist by desirable criteria.