Auction Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.
We are looking for an Auction Assistant to join our team at our Westbury site.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide exceptional service to all our customers and clients.
- Be responsible for the end to end buyer registration process.
- Be responsible for customer enquiries.
- Carry out administrative tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Duties include:
- Register buyers
- Serve at the counter
- Answer the phone
- Field all enquiries from customers & vendors
- Prepare documentation to support Sale Day activities including creation of catalogues.
- Prepare the rostrum for Sale Day
- Produce the Sales Catalogue
- Reconcile the payment drawer daily
- Manage provisional bids as required
- Process payments from buyers
- Manage DVLA & legal requests for information
- Oversee that all invoices are prepared & sent to buyers, including delivery, with support from Auction Assistant
- Liaise with Accounts Assistant within branch to ensure debt is controlled.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Intermediate computer & Microsoft office knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organisation & prioritisation skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,575.20 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Auction Assistant roles across ASTON BARCLAY LIMITED's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,575 - £24,575 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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