Auction Administrator

Posted: Wed 11 Nov 2026

We are looking for a full-time Auction Administrator who would be based at our Auction Saleground, Sutton in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB6 2QT).

Now is the time to take your career to the next level by working with our friendly Auction team that together operate the largest monthly modern agricultural machinery auctions in Europe, as well as the leading and very popular vintage tractor and historic vehicle auctions in the UK.

The team also conduct on-site auctions on client premises throughout the UK and provide a wide range of valuations for clients. You would work as part of a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking team who pride themselves on customer care and building long-term client relationships. 

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages and support for professional qualifications.

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What will you be doing?

Answering the telephone, providing key administration support to the Auction team for all aspects of Live and Timed Auctions, alongside attending to client enquiries. 

Main Purpose / Scope of the role:

• Answering the telephone and dealing with day to day queries, pre and post auctions

• All administration for the auction team, coordinating auction days, booking facilities, answering client enquiries, completing V5s

• Dealing with auction/sale-day payments

• Assisting the accounts Manager with various accounting functions, including debt collection

• Producing sale-day catalogues for a wide range of auctions, which will involve data entry

• Assisting the production of valuation reports

• Event management for auction sale days

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What will it take to be successful?

• Self-motivated and someone that enjoys working as part of a team

• Enjoy meeting new people with a passion to provide a high level of customer care and build long term relationships with clients

• Ability to organise your workload to meet multiple deadlines

• Enjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology

• High level of accuracy is key to this role

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Why join us?

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.

 

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How will we reward you?

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing with length of service

• Additional annual leave at Christmas due to our office closing for the festive period, giving our people a break

• Long service awards for our committed people

• Employee volunteering days to allow our people to support their local communities

• iPhone (role dependent)

• Agile working to encourage a health work/lifestyle balance

• Annual All Staff Reward scheme allowing everyone to share in the success of the team

• Enhanced contributory pension

• Car allowance (role dependent)

• Health Cash Plan with a focus on wellbeing (including complimentary therapies, skinvision, health & stress support, virtual GP, mProve yourself, gym discount and discounted shopping)

• Life Assurance

• Optical cover including reimbursement for eye tests and glasses

• Professional membership fees and support for professional qualifications relevant to your role

• Continuous training and development opportunities

• Enhanced family friendly leave to support our people

Salary: Commensurate with level of experience.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with potential to work 3 Saturdays per year for the Vintage Sales.

Location: Sutton, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2QT.

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What happens next?

This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.

Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.