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Job Vacancy 

Auction Assistant/Porter

The opportunity has arisen for a full time person to join our team at Iain M Smith Auctioneers & Valuers based at Scone Aerodrome near Perth.

Ideally you will have experience in this area or similar, have a clean driving licence, excellent communication skills, knowledge of antiques would be beneficial alongside a broader knowledge of the auction process.

 As a key team member the role will include heavy lifting and use of IT for cataloguing purposes to ensure the auctions are running on time to recognised deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • House Clearances – Van driving and loading, full clearance of house contents including the packing smaller items.
  • Item Intake & Appraisal – Receive, inspect, and assess antiques, furniture, art, and collectables for authenticity, condition, and market value.
  • Auction Preparation – Organise and display items for viewing, coordinate photography, and ensure accurate lot numbering.
  • Cataloguing – Research and write detailed, accurate descriptions for auction listings.

Other Responsibilities

  • Auctioneering Support – Assist or conduct live and online auctions, manage bids, and ensure compliance with auction regulations.  Training can be given.
  • Maintaining a Clean and Tidy Warehouse   - Assisting with ensuring the saleroom is a clean and safe environment alongside any other duties as required.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and occasional Saturday mornings.

Salary based on experience.

Please send a CV and letter to iain@iainmsmith.co.uk for consideration.

 

**Next Sale**

3rd - 6th March, 2026

 

 

We are a local friendly family run business who have been operating out of Perth Airport for almost 30 years.

Our Auctions are currently held over 4 days, approximately every 5 weeks, comprising of a wide range of items including Antiques, Silver, Gold, Jewellery, Ceramics, Tools, Garden Items, Collectables, Modern and Antique Furniture, Electrical, Collectables, Coins, Crystal Glassware, Advertising Items, Clocks, Watches, Craft Items, Games, Militaria, Photographic, Scientific, Woodware, Musical Instruments and so much more.

We offer a full range of Valuation and House Clearance Services, whether you are down-sizing, de-cluttering or require a full house clearance, our In House Team can collect for inclusion in our first available Auction.

To View the catalogue for our next Auctions see here (catalogue will be available the Friday prior to the Auction).

Should you wish to sell with us, the minimum consignment should have an estimated value of no less than £200 and items are accepted by appointment only.

We welcome all enquiries for selling and buying. Please contact us at enquiries@iainmsmith.co.uk or call us on 01738 551110.