27/01/2026
AUCTION MART TRAINEE WANTED
Start your career at the heart of Scottish agriculture
Do you have a genuine passion for farming, livestock, and rural life?
This is your chance to step into a hands-on, fast-paced role with real long-term career prospects.
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Auction Mart Trainee to join our team and grow with the business.
The Role
This is a varied, practical role offering exposure to every aspect of mart operations, both in the office and the yard, with a clear pathway towards auctioneering training for the right candidate.
You’ll be right at the centre of the action — learning how a modern livestock mart operates from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Office administration including data entry, customer service, phone handling and record keeping
Assisting with sale preparation, cataloguing and post-sale administration
Safe, calm and welfare-focused livestock handling
Yard work on sale days including penning and animal movement
Upholding high standards of health, safety and animal welfare
Engaging professionally with farmers, buyers and the wider public
🎓 Training & Career Development
Full on-the-job training across all departments
Progressive exposure to auctioneering skills including:
Livestock assessment
Understanding bidding and sale procedures
Confidence building and public speaking
Opportunity to train and develop as a future auctioneer
Who We’re Looking For
A genuine interest in agriculture and livestock
Keen to learn, reliable and a strong team player
Confident communicator with good organisational skills
Practical and comfortable working in a busy environment
Happy working both indoors (office) and outdoors (yard)
Farming or agricultural experience is an advantage, but not essential
What We Offer
A varied role where no two days are the same
Excellent training and long-term career progression
Supportive and experienced team environment
Competitive remuneration based on experience
📬 How to Apply
Please submit your CV (if appropriate) along with a brief handwritten cover letter outlining your interest in the role and in auctioneering as a career to:
The Managing Director
Dingwall & Highland Marts Limited
Humberston, Bailechaul Road
Dingwall, Ross-shire
IV15 9TP
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
