Posted: Thu 14 Aug 2025
We are looking for a Full-Time Senior Machinery Valuer / Auctioneer to join our hardworking team, based at our 40-acre Saleground at Sutton, near Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB6 2QT).
We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
What will you be doing?
Valuing agricultural machinery and equipment and assisting with the on-site auctions.
Main Purpose / Scope of the role:
- Valuation of all types of agricultural machinery for marketing purposes and RICS Red Book Valuations for various purposes
- Cataloguing machinery and equipment for auction
- Securing instructions for on-site farm machinery auctions
- Involvement in monthly machinery auctions at the Cambridge Machinery Saleground
- Assist with the running of on-site auctions throughout the UK, including cataloguing, pre sale set up, viewing day, sale day, post sale collection and enquiries
- Assisting with online timed and live online auctions
- Involvement with regular Vintage auctions at the Cambridge Machinery Saleground, Great Yorkshire Showground and throughout the UK.
The position is full time and includes weekend working and regular travel throughout the UK.
What will it take to be successful?
- The successful candidate will have experience in valuing and consigning agricultural machinery to auction with the ability and desire to build on the success of the Cambridge Machinery Sale, the largest monthly auction of agricultural tractors and machinery in the world.
- You must also have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agriculture. RICS and CAAV qualifications would be a strong advantage.
- Auctioneering experience would be an advantage but not essential
- A good overall level of education but must have GCSE English & Maths grade C (or equivalent)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent would be a strong advantage
- Computer literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to network is essential
- Strong organisational skills and an ability to multitask and meet a number of deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain a high standard of customer care
- Team player and able to work on own initiative
- Enjoy the outside environment.
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.
How will we reward you?
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.
Location: Sutton
Closing date:
Contact name: Bill King
Contact email: william.king@cheffins.co.uk
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an application form and upload along with your CV and a covering letter.