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Brightwells Plant & Machinery Auctioneers

Name: Brightwells Plant & Machinery Auctioneers
Address: Stoney Street, Madley, HR29NH, GB
Telephone: +441981250642

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Auctioning a wide selection of equipment including construction plant, agricultural, grounds care, ATVs, heavy plant and municipal and standard HGVs.

Brightwells 40-acre auction site at Madley near Hereford is recognised internationally for staging one of the most important plant and machinery sales in Europe. With buyers and sellers from throughout the UK and Europe as well as Asia, Africa and The Americas, this monthly fixture catalogues a massive selection of items for sale. The Madley site is ideally equipped to accommodate thousands of lots and to host the hundreds of clients who attend from around the world. Sales offer a wide selection of equipment including construction plant, agricultural, grounds care, ATVs and heavy plant as well as a wide variety of municipal and standard heavy goods vehicles. A major aspect of the business at Madley centres on the supply of “direct” equipment from blue chip sources, such as premium lease and finance houses, Government and other company suppliers. Brightwells hold contracts with the Royal Mail and the Environment Agency as well as a large range of local authority and financial institutions.

03/11/2026

⚽ HEREFORD FC SHIRT AUCTION – IN AID OF ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE! ⚽

Calling all Bulls fans! 🐂🔴
Here is your chance to own a piece of Hereford FC history while supporting a fantastic local charity!

Up for auction are match-worn Hereford FC shirts from the Bulls' 3–1 pre-season victory over local rivals Worcester City, also worn throughout pre-season.

With goals from Cawley Cox, Luke Spokes and Danny Waldron, it was a great night for Hereford supporters!

📅 Bidding is NOW OPEN!
⏰ Bidding closes: Monday 9th November from 12:00pm

❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to St Michael's Hospice, with NO buyer's premium!

👉 View the catalogue and place your bids: https://www.brightwells.com/department/charity/sale/6111

02/11/2026

CHECK OUT THE SPEEDY HIRE LOTS FOR AUCTION...
Our next Plant & Machinery auction features a large section of Speedy Hire equipment. Including a wide selection of lighting towers, scissor and pop-up lifts, access platforms, generators, water bowsers, pressure washers, and general construction equipment.

⏰ Bidding Opens: Thursday, 12th November at 12:00pm
📆 Bidding Closes: Friday, 13th November from 8:00am

📍Viewing Location: Plant & Machinery Department, Brightwells Auction Site, Stoney Street, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NH

For more information call 01981 250642 or email [email protected]

29/10/2026

We're Hiring! Plant & Machinery Auction Assistant
📍 Brightwells, Madley, Herefordshire HR2 9NH

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Plant & Machinery auction team! We're looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with a positive, can-do attitude and a keen interest in machinery and auctions.

The role includes:
▪️Assisting with auction cataloguing and photography
▪️Preparing, moving and handing over auction lots
▪️Supporting customers and sale day activities
▪️Helping with general auction site and office duties

No previous experience required – full training provided!

This is a varied, predominantly outdoor role, offering a competitive salary, hands-on training and excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you're keen to learn, enjoy working as part of a team and have an interest in plant, agricultural or commercial machinery, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV to:
📧 [email protected]

21/10/2026

🚛 HGVs GO UNDER THE HAMMER TOMORROW!
Looking for your next HGV? We have a fantastic selection of heavy commercial vehicles available in this week's Brightwells auction!

Hookloaders & Skip Loaders | Tippers & Grab Lorries | Hiab Lorries | Refuse Collection Vehicles | Gritters | Tankers & Sewer Cleaning Vehicles | Tractor Units & Trailers

With vehicles from manufacturers including Scania, DAF and Mercedes-Benz, there is plenty to explore!

🔗 View the catalogue:
https://www.brightwells.com/department/commercial-vehicles/sale/6078

📅 Bidding OPENS TODAY at 10am!
⏰ Bidding closes: Thursday 22nd October from 12pm
📍 Viewing: Brightwells Auction Site, Madley, Herefordshire HR2 9NH. Please call ahead to check availability.

📞 01568 611325
📧 [email protected]

16/10/2026

Small Plant, Groundworks & Workshop Equipment Auction - Over 1400 lots on offer!

📅 Bidding Opens: Wednesday, 21st October at 12:00pm

⏰ Bidding Closes: Thursday 22nd October from 8am: Lots 150 to 2999 – Items of contractors' machinery, hardware and small plant
⏰ Bidding Closes: Friday 23rd October from 8am: Lots 3000 to 5000 – Small Items of workshop tools, handheld machinery and equipment

Viewing: 8am to 4pm weekdays at Plant & Machinery Department,
Brightwells Auction Site, Stoney Street, Madley HR2 9NH

For more information:
Call 01981 250642 | email [email protected]

15/10/2026

👀 Take a look at some of the standout results from our last HGV sale. https://www.brightwells.com/department/commercial-vehicles/sale/6061?keyword=&lotno=&c_Body+Type=HGV

Have an HGV to sell? Get in touch with James today to discuss entering your vehicle in our next sale.
📧 [email protected]
📞 07976 896943

Watch our next HGV sale build https://www.brightwells.com/department/commercial-vehicles/sale/6078

08/10/2026

Absolutely MEGA auction this month...Check out the hundreds of machines ready and waiting for their new owners. Bidding closes TOMORROW from midday, register to bid now!

For more information
📞 01981 250642
📧 [email protected]

08/10/2026

BIDDING IS OPENS! PLANT & MACHINERY AUCTION
With 600 lots on offer! 🔨 Bidding closes: TOMORROW from 8am

There is a huge selection in the catalogue, including:
🔹 Tractors
🔹 Plant & machinery
🔹 Agricultural & plant trailers
🔹 Quads & ATVs
🔹 Grounds maintenance equipment
🔹 Attachments & implements
🔹 Plus much more!

For more information
📞 01981 250642
📧 [email protected]

07/10/2026

Interested in joining the team? Plant & Machinery Dept. Plant Fitter
📍 Madley, Herefordshire (HR2 9NH)

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Plant Fitter to join our busy Plant & Machinery team at Madley.

This is a varied, hands-on role working with a wide range of construction, agricultural and heavy plant machinery. Responsibilities include carrying out inspections and servicing, diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, preparing machinery for auction, and assisting with the movement, loading and unloading of equipment around the site.

Previous experience working with plant machinery and good practical mechanical knowledge are essential. A Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance & Repair, Agricultural Engineering or similar, along with experience operating telehandlers, excavators, loaders, dumpers or tractors, would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering varied work and opportunities for further training and development.

To apply, please send your CV to:
📧 [email protected]

06/10/2026

HGV WEEK... 🚛 Our latest Commercial Vehicles Auction includes a huge variety of HGVs, with refuse collection vehicles, tippers, skip loaders, hookloaders, tractor units, tankers, sweepers, gritters, transporters and trailers all available.

Bidding opens tomorrow from 10am and 🔨 bidding closes: Thursday 8th October from 12pm
📍 Viewing: Brightwells, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NH
For more information:

Call: 01981 250642
Email: [email protected]

Address

Stoney Street
Madley
HR29NH

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441981250642

Website

http://www.brightwells.com/PlantMachineryHGV/Default.aspx

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