Used Equipment Valuations & Asset Manager
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
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 auditableused equipment asset register
Own the end‑to‑end used equipment process, including:
valuation records
cost tracking
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
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
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
Minimum3+ years’ experience in heavy equipment, plant or machinery environments
Demonstrated experience in:
- 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
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
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
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)
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