Trainee Plant & Machinery Valuer

Eddison\’s are 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 Eddison’s business

Key Responsibilities

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

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