Auction Porter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Auction Porter - Full-time Role
John Pye Auctions - Bo'ness
£19,500 + Discretionary annual bonus (last year this role received a £1000 bonus)
John Pye Auctions- Full -time Auction Porter – Bo'ness
We are the UK's Largest Auction Company, and as a family-run business our people are at the heart of our success. We have revolutionised the auction industry taking all our sales online and are seeking a dynamic person to join our warehouse team as an Auction Porter. We can offer an immediate start to the right candidate and look forward to receiving your application.
**NEW! All team members receive 31 days annual leave + receive paid birthdays off work!**
Key Benefits:
Contract type:
- Permanent, full time employment.
Hours:
- Full Time Monday to Friday
- 830am until 5pm. Daily hour break.
- 37.5 Hours/week (overtime available)
Salary/Pay:
- £19,500 annual salary, permanent full-time career.
- Above national average annual bonus scheme (£1000 for this role last year)
- Attractive pension scheme
Holidays:
- 31 days annual leave + paid leave on your birthday
Why you’ll love working at Pyes:
Caring for our staff is our priority and we will invest in the right candidate to provide them with the opportunity of a career for life.
- Excellent work-life balance
- Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training
- Achievement and long service company awards, to include our quarterly 6,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply)
- Free on-site parking, free uniform provided
- Regular team social events
About your new role
Join our Pyes team as an auction porter today and become part of the core of our operations - working with a fantastic variety of stock types to include setting up for sale, picking/packing and handing out stock to our customers. You do not need any experience or skills, as free training is provided - apply now and start immediately!
Our happy customers have enjoyed picking up bargains in the UK and worldwide since 1968. Join our family-run company today to continue to grow with us; we truly care for our team members and as you learn, you will have the opportunities to progress within our business.
£19,500 annual salary, generous bonus scheme, permanent full-time career with 31+ days annual leave and work free birthdays.
* Please note ID/proof of eligibility to work in the UK will need to be presented upon interview*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Full Time Monday to Friday
- 830am until 5pm. Daily hour break.
- 37.5 Hours/week (overtime available).
Work remotely:
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,500 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 29/05/2023
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: Auctions & Galleries
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Auction Porter roles across John Pye & Sons Ltd'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 Auctions & Galleries.
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 £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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