Career Opportunities

Explore career opportunities with us at a company that values growth and excellence. We welcome qualified professionals, graduates, and school leavers to join our dynamic team and shape your future with us.

Current Vacancies

Below are the current vacancies available at our company. Explore the opportunities to find your next career move.

Residential Valuation Surveyor

West Midlands, Full Time

We are currently looking for a Residential Valuation Surveyor
to join our team.

Ideal candidate will be MRICS and a RICS Registered Valuer. Candidate will need a willingness to work hard to a high quality on tight deadlines. Have an ability to work independently and mange own workloads.

Core work to include undertaking valuations of residential properties. To include producing Red Book Valuations, Probate Valuations, Bank and Panel Valuations. Experience with Commercial Properties would be beneficial, but not necessary.

Surveyor to be based in the West Midlands Area.

Job Type – Full-Time.
Salary – To be agreed depending on experience. Potential for
job progression through to partnership.

Apply to Geraint.jones@mccartneys.co,uk / 07875 222 835
McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4BH

Livestock Auctioneer

Worcester, Full Time

We’re Currently Looking for a Livestock Auctioneer

We are looking for an auctioneer to join our McCartneys livestock team. The successful candidate would assist with all aspects of the markets including procurement of stock, weekly auction sales of prime/store stock and on-farm dispersal sales. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

The successful candidate must have the following:

  • Positive attitude and hard work ethic
  • Confident communication skills
  • Ambition to progress
  • Agricultural knowledge and experience

Positions available across the whole McCartneys region.

Competitive package and full training will be provided as well as enrolment onto the Livestock Auctioneers Association course at Harper Adams University.

Please contact James Amphlett – 07972 653077

McCartneys LLP, Worcester Livestock Market, The Heath Meadow, Nunnery Way, Worcester, WR4 0SQ

Droving Staff

Brecon, Knighton Full Time

We’re Currently Looking for Droving Staff for our Brecon & Knighton Livestock Markets

Previous experience with handling cattle is essential however, further livestock handling training will be provided.

Please contact Lloyd Humphreys on 07534 532468 or email: lloyd.humphreys@mccartneys.co.uk

Rural chartered Surveyors

McCartneys LLP is an independent firm of Auctioneers, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands. We are looking for RICS qualified Rural Surveyors to join our existing team in the North Herefordshire and South Powys regions.

Main Areas of work will include:

  • Valuation, including for secured landing.
  • Sales of land & farm properties.
  • Letting of land & farms on tenancy, licence and other agrements.
  • Compulsory purchase & compensations.
  • Landlord & Tenant matters.
  • Rural grant application

What we are looking for:

  • Individuals who are RICS qualified (ideally with 5 year plus PQE, but not essential).
  • CAAV qualification looked favourably on.
  • Self-motivated and well organised persons, who are looking for a versatile range of professional work.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain good client relationships.
  • A good understanding of the local property market and rural landscape.
  • Ability to manage workloads efficiently, meet deadlines, and deliver a high standard of service.
  • Full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate would receive:

  • Competitive salary, based on experience.
  • Long term career expansion and progression.
  • Full or part time positions available.
  • 28 days annual leave, Including Bank Holidays (or pro-rata for part time)

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Katie Davies by email to katie@mccartneys.co.uk

Rural Secretary

Brecon

We are Currently Looking for a Rural Secretary to Join Our Team.

McCartneys LLP are currently seeking a motivated and organised Secretary to join our established Rural Land Management Team based in our Brecon office.

This role offers the opportunity to provide essential secretarial support within a busy and professional environment. The position is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, offering flexibility for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • Excellent I.T. skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative.
  • Strong organisational skills and time management.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to priortise workloads effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A team player with a positive attitude.
  • Reasonable/good agricultural knowledge and/or background would be advantageous.

To apply or for more information, please contact Sion Thomas at the Brecon office on 01874 610990 or on sion.thomas@mccartneys.co.uk

Droving Staff

Worcester

We’re Currently Looking for Droving Staff and a Lorry Wash Attendant at Worcester Livestock Market.

Staff needed on a Wednesday and Saturday but more hours may be available during week if desired.

Please contact Josh Balsdon at our Worcester Office on 01905 769770 for further details.

Other Departments

McCartneys provides diverse services, including estate agency, property management, fine art auctions, rural professional services, and planning and development. Our expert team offers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, ensuring exceptional service across all our departments.

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Fine Art & Antiques

We hold monthly auctions and offer free item valuations by appointment, with no obligation to sell.

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Rural

Offering a wide and comprehensive range of services across the Midlands and throughout Wales, McCartneys has a large, dedicated team of professional experts specialising in all aspects of rural property, planning and business advice.

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LAA Mart Safe Training – Livestock Markets   We feel Drover training is vital at our Livestock Markets because it ensures animals are handled calmly, safely, and efficiently, protecting both livestock and the people working with them. Courses run by the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) provide Drovers with the knowledge and skills needed to understand […]

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Auctioneer Qualifications

Graduation and awards ceremony at Harper Adams University   Congratulations to Lloyd Humphreys and Tom Pritchard for achieving a Certificate in Higher Education in Livestock Market: Operations & Management, and fellowship status to the Livestock Auctioneers Association.  The four-year programme concluded with a graduation ceremony at Harper Adams University on Monday 5 January. Tom Pritchard, […]

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First Equine Sale of 2026

Brecon Equine Sale 17th January 2026   We have an entry of 70 Horses & Ponies for our first equine sale of the year. As always, there is a wide and varied selection on offer, ranging from youngstock and riding ponies through to all-rounders and leisure horses, and we are confident there will be something […]

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Oxford Farming Conference

  Oxford Farming Conference – DEFRA Announcements     Our Chairman, Simon Edwards, attended this year’s Oxford Farming Conference and welcomed the greater clarity from DEFRA on how government plans to work in partnership with farmers to support growth and secure the future of the sector. If you’d like support with SFI, Capital Grants, or […]

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McCartneys Planning & Survey Department

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McCartneys Fine Art & Antique Sales 2026

Fine Art & Antiques Sales – 2026 Dates Now Available   Following a successful 2025, we are pleased to announce our Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables sale dates for 2026. Held in The Auction Room at our Head Office, Ludlow Livestock Market, our monthly sales continue to go from strength to strength. With a bespoke […]

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from All of Us at McCartneys   As we come to the end of another busy and successful year, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to all our clients, customers, vendors, buyers and supporters across the business. It’s been a pleasure working with you throughout 2025 and […]

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McCartneys Equine Sales 2026

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Market Dates over the Festive period

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬! Our Livestock markets are gearing up for a bustling festive season, and we want to make sure you don’t miss any of the key dates! Whether you’re buying, selling, or just love the atmosphere of a busy market day, there’s plenty happening across Brecon, Kington, Knighton, Ludlow […]

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Charity Run

Our very own Bethany Jones from our Welshpool office is running the Manchester Marathon!   “I am running the Manchester Marathon 2026 in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Charity. This cause is incredibly close to my heart. It’s the one charity I know I would give every inch of myself for. I’ve already begun my […]

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