Job Description

Job Title:

Trainee Assistant Plant & Machinery Valuer

Location:

Canary Wharf

Working hours:

Full time (hybrid working)

ABOUT US

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Eddisons is a leading firm of chartered surveyors, working in fast-moving and dynamic markets across the UK. Established in 1844 and operating from over thirty offices throughout the UK, our people deliver expert advice and a comprehensive range of professional services to property owners and occupiers, businesses, and financial institutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver highly effective and innovative solutions for our clients.

This role sits within our Plant & Machinery Division who specialise in the valuation and sale of industrial plant & machinery, commercial and retail stock, motor vehicles etc.

Assets are sold both within the UK and overseas and this job holder will assist in preparing goods for sale. More specifically:
To undertake the preparation of auctions and sales, both in-house and offsite


To assist the Directors in valuing assets and compiling inventories


To co-ordinate the logistics of moving goods from site to site


To support and contribute to the growth of the Eddisons business

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Prepare assets for sale, listing and cataloguing as appropriate, mainly offsite


Recognise the value of assets


Establish the suitability of assets for sale


Direct onsite staff, including contractors, when required, to ensure that projects are completed to the appropriate standard and within agreed timescales


Communicate with Clients ensuring they are appraised of progress, as required


Compile inventories of assets


Prepare goods for removal including palletising and parcels


Prepare comprehensive removal plans for the movement of goods from site to site


Plan and co-ordinate the timely removal of assets from site for delivery as appropriate


Facilitate the collection of goods in house and onsite


Plan and facilitate the clearance of sites including disposal of relevant items as per guidelines, to the appropriate standard and within agreed timescales


Effectively control costs within projects, adhering to budgets


Recognise 'out of scope' work and be able to recommend solutions


Recognise and introduce new business opportunities


Adhere to all Health & Safety policies

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Good knowledge of plant & machinery and logistics


Excellent standard of written and verbal communication


Sound planning and organisational skills with an eye for attention to detail


Capable of solving problems using initiative


Self-motivated and a strong team player


Ability to work independently and with minimal structure whilst exercising great judgement


Flexible with the ability to work away from home for periods and at short notice


Full, clean driving licence


Passport


Forklift Licence an advantage, although training can be provided


NEBOSH qualification an advantage. If this is not held, the applicant will be expected to study for this, which will be paid for by the company


This role will involve manual work