Job description
Saleroom Supervisor
John Pye Auctions – South Wales
£25,000 to £27,000 per annum* + Discretionary Annual Bonus
We are the UK's Largest Auction Company, and as a family-run business our people are at the heart of our success. We have revolutionised the auction industry taking all our sales online and are seeking dynamic, passionate people to join our team as an Auction Porter.
**NEW! All team members receive 31 days annual leave + receive paid birthdays off work!**
Staff Benefits:
- Permanent, full time employment.
- On site parking.
- Retail partner discounts programme.
- On site coffee lounge and restaurant with subsidised prices for all permanent staff.
- Full uniform and PPE is provided.
Working hours:
- Full Time, Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
- Daily 1 hour break (15 - minute morning break, 30 - minute lunch break, 15 - minute afternoon break)
- 37.5 Hours/week (overtime available)
Salary/Pay:
- £25,000 to £27,000 annual salary* permanent full-time career. *Higher tier salary is applicable following a successful 3 month probation period and ongoing performance appraisal in line with our high performing behaviours.
- Above national average annual bonus scheme (£2,150.00 for this role last year)
- Attractive pension scheme
Holidays:
- 31 days annual leave + paid leave on your birthday
Why you’ll love working at Pyes:
Caring for our staff is our priority and we will invest in the right candidate to provide them with the opportunity of a career for life:
- Excellent work-life balance
- Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training
- Achievement and long service company awards, to include our quarterly ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply)
- Free on-site parking, staff retail discount scheme, free uniform provided
- Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets
About your new role:
An exciting opportunity to join our team in South Wales as a Saleroom Supervisor working at the very heart of our operation, you will work with a fantastic variety of stock types, setting them up for sale on our online auction platform, leading your team by example, and driving performance within your sale room.
Our happy customers have enjoyed picking up bargains in the UK and worldwide since 1968. Join our family-run company today to continue to grow with us; we truly care for our team members and as you learn, you will have the opportunities to progress within our business.
As a Saleroom Supervisor, you are at the core of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion for success, and who will contribute to our ongoing growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is performance driven, passionate and enthusiastic about working with people, and takes pride in not only achieving, but exceeding their performance goals.
If you're interested in joining a family business where you can grow your career, have fun and achieve amazing results, then this could be the role for you.
Job Purpose:
To manage and lead the operational function of the saleroom(s) throughout the auction cycle. To maintain the most efficient working processes and to consistently strive for continuous improvement through motivation, training and development of the Porters and Team leaders. To support and assist, as required, Sale Room Managers.
Organisation and Relationships:
Site Manager
General Manager
Saleroom Managers
Supervisor
Team Leaders
Auction Porters
Qualification, Skills & Experience required:
- Experience of running a team is essential as are good written and verbal communication and listening skills.
- A proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Great people management/interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.
- People development, experience of conducting monthly appraisals and conducting training with staff.
- Effective delegation and time management skills.
- Able to evaluate team performance, provide feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Setting, reviewing and achieving daily performance targets.
- Competent in using basic Microsoft IT functions (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location