Farm Machinery & Equipment Specialist

Louth

£Negotiable

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Specialist to expand our clients Farmers Collective Machinery Auctions and assist in establishing a successful “deadstock” auction at their well-established livestock auction venue in the heart of Louth. Utilising their existing infrastructure, you will be responsible for organising and managing regular sales, driving growth, and overseeing the auction process from start to finish.

This interesting role is ideal for someone with extensive experience within farming / agricultural,  along with knowledge of farm machinery and equipment, particularly in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire. It would be a great role for someone looking for a new challenge or a semi-retired professional from either a sales or farming background seeking a rewarding opportunity. The role will be working on a part-time basis. Auctioneering experience is not required.

If you have worked as a Farm Manager or Agricultural Engineer and still have a keen interest in farming, together with some spare time, this may be an ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seller Acquisition: Identify and secure consignments from local farmers, farm machinery and equipment dealers in the region.
• Market Development: Build and nurture relationships with buyers and sellers, expanding the auction’s presence.
• Auction Management: Organise and lead the 4 auctions per year with our existing support team
• Valuation & Cataloguing: Accurately assess and catalogue machinery for auction.
• Marketing & Promotion: With the support of our Marketing Manager, develop marketing strategies to attract buyers nationwide, leveraging both traditional and digital channels.
• Online Auction: Manage and grow online auction participation.
• Logistics & Administration: Oversee equipment handling, storage, security and all related administrative tasks.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and best practices throughout the auction process.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in the sector with a strong track record.
• In-depth knowledge of the agricultural machinery market.
• Well-established network across the agricultural trade, especially in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with online auction platforms (desirable).
• Understanding of auction processes and regulations.

Opportunity:
 This role offers the chance to help build a sustainable auction business in a well-established venue. The company is flexible on remuneration, including commission-based options, to suit the right candidate.

HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR

LINCOLNSHIRE/EAST MIDLANDS

£DOE + Company Car + Benefits

MON – FRI

Are you a Health & Safety Advisor ready to embark on a dynamic career path where every day brings new challenges and opportunities?  Do you have a passion for health and safety and are eager to make a difference across a variety of industries?  We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team.

Working for a long-established, privately owned, provider of health and safety solutions in the East Midlands, you will be supported by the Directors and a team of Administrators.  There will be a need to travel to client premises, predominantly within the East Midlands (approximately two hours from our Lincolnshire offices), although we do have clients further afield and a degree of flexibility is required.  There may be a requirement for an occasional overnight stay.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Health &Safety Advisor to join a forward-thinking organisation that values fresh perspectives and encourages continuous improvement as well as personal development.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting site safety inspections or audits at client premises and compiling reports on findings
• Preparing health and safety policies, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, COSHH assessments, etc.
• Conducting in-depth risk assessments, e.g., fire, or incident investigations and making recommendations
• Providing telephone and email support to clients
• Liaising with colleagues, suppliers, enforcing authorities and other stakeholders
• Reviewing existing, developing new and presenting training courses
• Assisting your colleagues to help develop, promote and grow our business

Personal specification:

Essential

• Minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation
• Excellent communication (written and oral), organisation and time management skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Self-motivated, tenacious and flexible
• Proficiency with Office 365 and SharePoint

Desirable

• Qualifications and experience in a related discipline such as construction safety, fire safety or environmental management would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role

Company benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days holiday (rising to 35, including bank holidays), pension, health insurance (after 6 months), and death in service.

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?