At a Glance
- Tasks: Pack and clean items in a busy auction house environment.
- Company: Chiswick Auctions, a vibrant auction house in West London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £27,000 and full-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and learning in a unique industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced environments and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
Permanent position, full-time
Background: Chiswick Auctions is a busy auction house located in Chiswick, West London. This position is based in 5 Roslin Square, W4 4PH, nearest tube Action Town. The busy in-house shipping department ships items to clients, mainly nationally but some internationally. Items include jewellery, watches, works on paper, books, pictures and silver among others. This position will work with a team of two other packers under the supervision of the Post-Sale Manager. In addition, they will provide a cleaning service across the three units that Chiswick Auctions occupies in Roslin Square, units 1, 5 and 6.
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Remuneration: £27,000 per annum
Key responsibilities
- Packer (60%)
- Follow a process to pack a range of items that have been won in different auctions, using different materials. Examples of items include watches, jewellery, silver, works on paper, pictures.
- Ensure the packaging is suitable for the object e.g. fragile objects, objects with unusual shapes, heavy objects.
- Ensure that packing stock is managed and handled correctly.
- Maintain records correctly and ensure that the Shipping Coordinator has any relevant key information.
- Cleaning (40%)
- Up to three hours per day across units 1, 5 and 6, usually in the late afternoon.
- Hoovering the floor.
- Emptying bins – including recycling.
- Cleaning the kitchens (2).
- Cleaning the toilets (5).
- In addition, ‘emergency cleaning’ if there is an incident.
Person specification
- Some relevant work experience of working in a fast-paced environment e.g. FMCG.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Able to lift-and-shift objects and shipping boxes, some of which may be heavy and/or fragile.
- We would also prefer customer-facing skills, IT literacy and a clean UK driving licence but these aren’t essential.
Shipping Packer/Cleaner in London employer: Chiswick Auctions
Chiswick Auctions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of West London. With a strong focus on teamwork and employee development, staff enjoy opportunities for growth within a busy auction house that values attention to detail and quality service. The supportive culture, combined with competitive remuneration and the chance to work with a diverse range of unique items, makes this position both meaningful and rewarding.
