AUCTION WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT
Position: Auction Warehouse Assistant
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Wellers Auctions. Please complete the form below to apply for our Auction Warehouse Assistant position based in Fernhurst, Hampshire.
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Auction Warehouse Assistant to join our operations team in Fernhurst. This role is well suited to an individual who takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and maintaining high operational standards, with an interest in developing their skills within a warehouse environment. You will be joining a team in its infancy and help develop processes within the team.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Full training will be provided where required. You will join a professional, committed, and collaborative team that values quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Unload and sort incoming stock into designated categories from a key vendor.
- Prepare stock for auction.
- Accurately catalogue inventory using Excel and photograph items using our App.
- Identify and flag high-value stock.
- Dispatch stock to our Guildford auction rooms.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Support general warehouse operations as required.
Skills & Experience:
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
- Positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach
- Safety-conscious with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and a professional manner
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Keen to learn and get involved – no previous auction experience required.
- Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (preferred but not essential)
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Full training and development within the auction industry
- A varied and interesting working environment
If you want to build a career in retail auctions, we’d love to hear from you.
About Wellers:
Wellers Auctions partners with major UK retailers and transport networks to liquidate customer returns, end-of-line stock, unclaimed property, and undelivered parcels. Alongside this, we specialise in agricultural items, antiques and collectibles, and architectural salvage. With up to eight auctions held each week at our Guildford HQ, and many more off-site. Wellers is a highly diverse and dynamic auction house.
We pride ourselves on being a close-knit, hardworking team with a welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of family.
If you’re interested in the role, please complete and submit the form below.
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Our Purpose, Values and Culture
Our purpose drives everything we do, shaping the way we approach each auction and every client relationship. Our values guide how we collaborate, make decisions, and uphold the highest standards in everything we do. Our culture is what makes Wellers unique, a diverse, dynamic auction house built on trust, teamwork, and passion, where innovation meets expertise and every member of our team plays a vital role in our continued success.
Our Story, Our Legacy
For almost 160 years, Wellers has been connecting people with remarkable items. From our humble beginnings as a livestock auction house to today’s diverse sales, spanning antiques, architectural salvage, modern retail stock, and specialist collections, we’ve always evolved to meet the needs of our clients. Our history is built on trust, adaptability, and expertise, growing from traditional roots into a dynamic and varied auction business.
Behind the Gavel
Behind every auction at Wellers is a dedicated team of specialists who bring expertise, passion, and care to everything we do. From cataloguing and marketing to client services and auctioneering, our people are at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable, and collaborative, working together to deliver the best possible results for our clients. Get to know the team that makes Wellers Auctions what it is today.