Careers

Plant & Machinery General Yard Operative

Madley (HR2), HR2 9NH

Duties include:

• The Job
  •    Loading and unloading machinery on and off lorries
  •    Operating a telehandler to load and move implements and machinery (training will be given)
  •    Light mechanical work, jump starting equipment
  •    Assisting customers and others around the yard with moving, loading & unloading
  •    Monitor, report and uphold all Health & Safety legislation and processes on site

• The Person
  This role is an active, outdoor job and requires someone with the ability to operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks (training will be given). You must be willing to assist on a range of tasks and help a number of members of the tight team in which you will be working. You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers as well as being physically fit to climb on and off machinery. If you have a knowledge of heavy plant, construction or agricultural equipment, then we especially want to hear from you.
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  The Requirements
  •    Ideally you should be an experienced Yard Worker or Machine Operator with a 'can do' attitude
  •    You must be a strong team player
  •    Ability to take instruction as well as work on own initiative and follow Health & Safety legislation
  •    Strong English skills
  •    Previous experience is desirable but not essential
  •    Mechanical experience or skills will be a benefit
  For the right candidate Brightwells offers
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  •    Competitive salary
  •    Unique training
  •    Chance to be part of a fantastic team
  •    Hours 8.00am – 4.30pm
  •    Competitive Salary Based On Experience

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].

Plant & Machinery: Auction Assistant

Madley (HR2), HR2 9NH

Duties include:

The Job

The role of auction assistant is where many of our senior leadership team have started their careers. This role has fantastic potential for the candidate who is willing to go above and beyond in their day to day working life. No experience is needed & full training will be given in all aspects of the job. What is essential is a keen interest in used machinery and auction sales.

•    Assisting the auction cataloguers & photographers where necessary
•    Moving hand tools pre and post sale
•    Handing out purchased lots from purchaser’s pass outs
•    Occasionally ssisting with moving trucks & machinery around our auction site
•    Assisting the office admin staff where necessary
•    Assisting with sale day activities including speaking to customers about potential offers on machinery, potential future entries or equipment and reserve prices

The Person

This role will be split between being outdoors, and in the office ensuring the website & our online catalogues are up to date. The role requires someone with a positive “can-do” attitude who is happy to help anyone and everyone on site to get the job done. You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers as well as being physically fit to climb on and off machinery. 
Knowledge & a keen interest in heavy plant/mining/quarry/farming/trucking equipment is a huge positive as you will be seeing a lot of it!
Interest in professional auction services is desirable.

The Requirements

•    The successful candidate will be both confident, and keen to learn our trade
•    Ability to take instruction and follow Health & Safety legislation
•    Be career driven and keen to progress
•    Strong English skills
•    Computer literacy and confidence using IT/mobile phones will be a positive
•    Previous experience is not essential

For the right candidate Brightwells offers

•    Competitive Salary
•    Unique training
•    Work as part of a fantastic team
•    This role offers superb potential for career progression through the company

Salary Negotiable Dependant on Experience

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].