Join Our Team as an Administration Assistant
Location: Hampden Park, Eastbourne
Hours: 38.5 hours per week (including Friday evenings)
Are you an organised, detail-focused individual with great people skills? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, Eastbourne Car Auctions could be the perfect place for you.
We’re looking for a full-time Administration Assistant to play a key role in the smooth and professional running of our weekly car auctions and day-to-day office operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting Auction Days:
- Help prepare for our weekly sales - gathering, checking, and entering vehicle information into our computerised management system
- Assist the auctioneer during live sales - handling bidder details, taking deposits, and operating the online bidding platform
Customer Service & Communication:
- Be a friendly, reliable point of contact for customer enquiries (either face to face or by phone and email
- Liaise with colleagues and partners to ensure smooth communication and support across the business
Office & Admin Support:
- Daily key checks
- Maintain accurate digital and paper records
- Contribute to the general efficiency of the office with filing, answering calls, and helping where needed
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and reliable team player. You’ll thrive in an often fast-paced environment, be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, and be confident using key office software.
Essential Qualities:
- Highly methodical and accurate, with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Enjoys interacting with the public and delivering great service
- Remains calm and focused under pressure, particularly on busy auction days
- A dependable team player, always ready to lend a hand wherever needed
Desirable (but not essential):
- A clean driving licence
- Prior office or administrative experience
- A personal interest in cars or the motor trade
Why Work With Us?
Eastbourne Car Auctions is a friendly, independent business with a loyal customer base and a down-to-earth team. We offer a supportive working environment at a trusted local company with decades of experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,444.00-£25,145.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person