Trainee Assistant Plant & Machinery Valuer (London)

About Us

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

• 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

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