operations manager

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Slatteryauctions Full time

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Slattery Auctions is proudly Australia's largest national family-owned auction company. Since 2000, we have become an industry leading auction and valuation practice. With seven sites across Australia, we specialise in automotive, road transport, earthmoving, mining, marine, and aviation asset advisory and disposal services. Our diversity, flexibility and specialist experience have set us apart from our larger, bulk handling competitors, and clients appreciate our transparency, honesty, and integrity.

Our results are achieved through our great team. With the mantra 'Leave it with Us'we are invested in working together to make things happen.

ABOUT THE ROLE

OurOperations Managereffectively manages the day-to-day operational excellence of the site. More specifically the transport, customer liaison and functions relating to our vehicle, truck & machinery (T&M), and general goods auctions.

This is a permanent, full-time role (Monday - Friday) located in Newcastle/Hexham NSW.

Main responsibilities include:

Successfully manage smooth team operation with weekly vehicle, monthly T&M and general auctions

Manage and follow up online auctions

Determine the best strategy to remarket assets to ensure return on monthly transport, detailing and repair costs

Effectively liaise with multiple internal departments

Maintain client relationships and complete regular client and vendor reporting

Run advertising campaigns, coordinate auction estimates and valuations

Assist in the valuation of off-site valuations as required

Actively contact buyers to ensure all auction items have competitive bidding

Liaise with Transport contractors to arrange collection of assets on behalf of clients, vendors & collection teams

Foster an informed, well-trained, proactive, and engaged WHS culture

ABOUT YOU

Strong interpersonal skills with a calm, confident and mature approach

Engaging manner with all working relationships internally and externally

Motivated by operational efficiencies and improvement

Develops positive, constructive, and 'forward thinking' working relationships

Strong decision-maker, organised, strong attention to detail

Responsive, time and deadline focused

Consistent focus on WHS and safety operation

Logistics proficiency and sound knowledge of trucks, machinery, and plant

Proficient MS Office computer and internet research skills

Current drivers licence - HC and/or forklift licence desired but not essential

Experience in the Auction/ Valuation industry desired but not essential

WHAT'S IN THE PACKAGE

We offer onsite parking, fully stocked pantry, weekly team Friday lunches, EAP program, development opportunities & assistance, novated lease option and superannuation salary sacrifice.

APPLY NOW

If you think you would thrive in this role and would love an opportunity to work with us, feel invited to APPLY. Please make sure to include your current resume listing all relevant experience and contact details.

Come as you are - At Slattery we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity relating to sex, gender, sexual orientation, culture, veteran and disability status, race, or religion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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