SUMMARY
Chorley's Auctioneers are looking for a pro-active Auction House Assistant to support our Saleroom Manager, working with consignments of antiques, art, and collectibles and helping with saleroom duties across all aspects of the auction house.
DETAILS
The position will involve handling and carrying of antiques including furniture - physical fitness and attention to detail will be essential to the position.
Duties will include:
1. Performance of duties according to direction from the Saleroom Manager.
2. Unloading deliveries and storing or displaying items. Ensuring all items are labelled according to receipts and stored in appropriate category locations depending on sale dates proposed. Deliveries and handling may include large and fragile objects such as furniture, paintings, ceramics.
3. Keeping storage areas organised and tidy.
4. Assisting specialists during cataloguing.
5. Labelling items selected for sales with item/lot numbers according to auction schedules.
6. Assisting the current photographer. Training will be provided.
7. Assistance during sale days to set up the saleroom, managing and assisting with collections and related paperwork.
8. Performing Health and Safety related checks and upkeep.
Minimum Requirements:
Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook. Computer literate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gloucester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 03/02/2025
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