Used Equipment Valuations & Asset Manager
Department: Sales
Location: Head Office – California Heights, Chapelizod, Dublin 20
Reports to: Director
Role Summary
Pat O’Donnell & Co, Ireland’s leading supplier of Heavy Construction Equipment and Machinery, representing premium global brands including Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Sennebogen Material Handlers, and RHELKO Engines, is seeking to appoint a Used Equipment Valuations & Asset Manager.
This is a commercial governance and asset‑control role, responsible for the accurate valuation, administration, cost control, and profitable disposal of all used equipment and ageing stock. While the role includes responsibility for concluding sales, success is measured primarily on valuation accuracy, cost recovery, margin protection, stock turn, and governance, rather than pure sales volume.
The role is Dublin‑based and works closely with senior management, sales, service, and finance.
Key Responsibilities
Valuation & Market Intelligence (Primary Focus)
- Inspect, assess, and formally value all used equipment in line with prevailing market conditions
- Establish and maintain residual value guidance for:
- trade‑ins
- buy‑backs
- demonstrator machines
- Provide valuation and residual value input to new machine sales where required
- Monitor used equipment market trends, auction results, and competitor pricing
- Attend auctions and industry events to maintain up‑to‑date market knowledge
Cost Control & Asset Protection
- Prepare and approve repair and reconditioning estimates prior to resale
- Control refurbishment costs to ensure commercial recovery on sale
- Monitor and record warranty exposure and rectification costs
- Challenge unnecessary expenditure and recommend disposal “as‑is” where appropriate
- Track actual margin achieved versus valuation and cost assumptions
Administration, Compliance & Governance
- Maintain an accurate and auditable used equipment asset register
- Own the end‑to‑end used equipment process, including:
- valuation records
- repair approvals
- cost tracking
- sales documentation
- Manage all documentation including registration details, ownership, HPI checks, inspection reports and Acknowledgement of Order Forms
- Ensure full internal compliance throughout the disposal process
Sales & Disposal of Used Equipment (Secondary Focus)
- Promote and sell used equipment through approved sales channels, including:
- company website
- online platforms
- direct enquiries
- Agree final pricing and terms of sale in line with approved margin parameters
- Purchase used equipment where strategically justified and pre‑approved
- Support the external sales team with accurate trade‑in and valuation guidance
Reporting & Internal Support
- Manage used equipment forecasting, stock ageing and performance reporting
- Provide regular updates to senior management on:
- stock position
- exposure
- margin performance
- Act as the internal subject matter expert on used equipment values and lifecycle management
Key Performance Measures
Performance will be assessed against agreed KPIs including:
- Valuation accuracy and margin achieved versus expectation
- Stock turn and ageing profile
- Cost recovery on reconditioning
- Quality and completeness of administration and compliance
Required Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in heavy equipment, plant or machinery environments
- Demonstrated experience in:
- equipment valuation
- used equipment management
- asset control or plant sales
- Strong commercial judgement and cost awareness
- High standard of organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong administrative competence
Qualifications (Advantageous)
- Mechanical certificate, diploma, or third‑level qualification
- Strong technical understanding of heavy plant or construction equipment
Essential Criteria
- Authorised to work in Ireland
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
Salary & Reward Package
Base Salary: €50,000 – €60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
This role is intentionally structured as a stable, senior commercial position rather than a high‑commission sales role. Remuneration reflects responsibility for asset protection, valuation accuracy, and cost control.
In addition to base salary, the position includes:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Discretionary annual performance bonus, linked to stock turn, margin recovery, and asset control metrics
- Income Protection Insurance
- Death in Service Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellness Programme
- Discretionary Sick Leave Scheme
There is clear scope for the role to grow in seniority and remuneration as responsibility and scale of the used equipment portfolio develop.
Additional Information
The role holder may be required to undertake medical vaccinations for certain working environments during employment (cost covered by the company).
This job description reflects the role as currently envisaged. The company reserves the right to review and amend responsibilities following consultation, in line with business requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Equipment valuation: 1 year (preferred)
- asset control or plant sales: 1 year (preferred)
- used equipment management: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
