Trade Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Drighlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Knowledge in vintage categories Attention to detail Organisation skills Handling and moving stock safely Computer skills Warehouse experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

As a Trade Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate appraisal, categorisation, and fulfilment of high-value vintage and antique products within our Valley Mills operations. Your primary focus will be leveraging deep product expertise, particularly in cameras, watches, antiques, jewellery, precious and non precious metals, to maximise revenue and ensure optimal allocation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sort and manage stock to maximise efficiency and accessibility

  • Keep accurate records of stock, valuation, and movement

  • Follow all security and safety procedures

  • Work collaboratively to improve processes and performance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Knowledge in vintage categories (e.g. watches, jewellery, cameras, antiques, metals.)

  • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

  • Comfortable handling and moving stock safely

  • Flexible and able to adapt across tasks and teams

  • Proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious

  • Basic computer skills

Desirable

  • Experience in valuing or selling vintage items

  • Warehouse experience

  • FLT licence

  • Driving licence (Category B or C1)

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