Auction Yard Coordinator - Abu Dhabi - Permanent - Full Time

Job Description

Auction Yard Coordinator

Euro Auctions is a world leading auctioneer of industrial, plant, construction & agricultural equipment. With sites in UK, Germany, Spain, Australia, USA and Abu Dhabi, Euro Auctions conducts 55+ auctions every year.

Based at our new site in Abu Dhabi, the Auction Coordinator will manage all auction preparations and is responsible for ensuring all facilities are in place, and all items are suitably prepared before each sale.

The Job

• Learn the entire auction setup process and be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee yard layout by rowing up, sorting, lotting, and lining up both electronically and physically to maximise every inch of the yard.
• Oversee the processing of all auction stock ensuring accuracy of descriptions and correct procedures are followed.
• Safe coordination and control of all loading and unloading activities.
• Operate and move a variety of heavy equipment and trucks.
• 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 and brochures complete.
• Effective Stock Management and resolutions of issues.
• Liaise with customers and transporters on suitable delivery and collection times.
• Become a Bid Catcher/Ringman.

The Person

This role requires an organised individual 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.  Ability to work with a multi-cultural work force.

The Requirements

• Experience/interest in heavy plant machinery and good knowledge of the different categories.
• Experience in forklift/telehandler driving.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Be able to prioritise, multitask and use initiative.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be systems orientated and a self-starter.
• Previous experience of stock control is desirable.
• Telescopic Forklift Truck License is desirable.
• Possess and maintain a valid passport and driving license.
• Flexible and available to work extra hours at short notice during busy auction periods.
• The ability to travel to other auction sites as and when required.
• Fluent in English is essential with Arabic and/or Hindi an advantage.

For the right candidate Euro Auctions offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive travel opportunities.
• Unique on the job training in a supportive environment.

If you think you have what it takes to make it at Euro Auctions please upload your CV, in English, via the link above.

Euro Auctions thank all applicants in advance; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Euro Auctions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The entire company's Recruitment and Selection is processed by Careers Department at Headquarters. Due to the volume of applications processed, we cannot respond to individual feedback requests