Our client is a London-based fine art shipping and specialist art logistics provider, serving some of the world's leading galleries, museums, and private collectors.
Their team includes industry-leading professionals with decades of experience in fine art logistics, installation, and storage.
They are currently seeking two HGV Drivers to join their Enfield-based team: one for European routes, which involves weekly travel abroad, and one based in London.
One to cover European routes, this will include European travel on a weekly basis and one to be based in London.
Fine art handling experience, including the ability to load, secure, and manage import/export paperwork, is required for both roles, while artwork installation experience is beneficial but not essential.
The European role primarily focuses on warehouse-to-warehouse transport, with occasional direct deliveries, installations, and art fairs, as well as some London-based work. This role includes a time-abroad pay rate of 1.65x the standard day rate, with a per diem of £45 for most locations and £65 for Switzerland and Southern France.
The London-based role involves deliveries, collections, and installations across the city.
The salary for both positions is £45K - £48K, depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Drive HGV vehicles in the assigned location.
- Conduct direct deliveries and installations when required.
- Handle art fairs and occasional London-based routes (European Role).
- Safely load and secure fine art for transport.
- Manage import/export paperwork for international shipments (European Role).
- Ensure timely and efficient transportation of goods.
- Collaborate with the logistics team for scheduling and coordination.
Requirements/Experience:
- Fine art handling experience is required.
- HGV license with relevant driving experience.
- Knowledge of how to load, tie off, and secure shipments.
- Experience with import/export paperwork (European role).
- Previous artwork installation experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Willingness to spend most weeks traveling across Europe (European role).
- Professional and detail-oriented approach to handling valuable items.