Fine Art Technican / Driver

White Recruitment Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Annual leave 20–35 days

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is seeking a Fine Art Technician/Driver to join a specialist logistics team. You will safely handle, pack, transport and install fine art, antiques and high‑value items across London and the UK.

A Class 2 (Category C) licence is preferred; applicants with smaller vehicle experience are encouraged to apply with potential to gain an HGV licence later. You will be responsible for loading/unloading, packing to museum standards, and ensuring safe transport documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience handling valuable or fragile items.
• Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence preferred.
• Experience driving 3.5t or 7.5t vehicles considered.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect, transport and deliver fine art and high‑value items.
• Load and unload vehicles with proper handling techniques.

Skills

Fine art handling

HGV licence (Class 2)

Vehicle loading/unloading

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Class 2 HGV licence

Job description

Fine Art Technican / Driver (480475) Wimbledon, England

Salary: GBP38000 - GBP40000 per annum

Location: London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and licence held)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Fine Art Technician / Driver to join their specialist logistics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience handling valuable or fragile items who enjoys working in a hands‑on role, delivering exceptional service to clients across London and the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe handling, packing, transportation and installation of fine art, antiques and high‑value items. A Class 2 (Category C) licence is preferred; however, applicants with experience driving smaller commercial vehicles are encouraged to apply, with the opportunity to gain their HGV licence in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely collect, transport and deliver fine art, antiques and high‑value items.
• Load and unload vehicles using appropriate handling techniques and equipment.
• Pack, wrap and protect artwork to museum and gallery standards.
• Assist with installations, removals and positioning of artwork at customer sites.
• Carry out condition checks before collection and upon delivery.
• Complete all transport documentation accurately.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Provide exceptional customer service while representing the business professionally.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Follow all health and safety procedures when handling valuable objects.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Fine Art Logistics, Removals, Specialist Transport or White Glove Delivery is advantageous.
• Experience handling fragile, valuable or high‑value items.
• Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence is preferred.
• Candidates with experience driving 3.5t or 7.5t vehicles will also be considered.
• A clean UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and care when handling artwork.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience and licence held.
• Opportunity to gain a Class 2 HGV licence (where applicable).
• Incremental annual leave, starting at 20 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to 35 days.
• Private Medical Insurance, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and osteopath cover (following qualifying period).
• Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Long‑term career opportunities within a specialist fine art logistics business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and professional driver or Fine Art Technician looking to build a long‑term career within a specialist logistics environment, working with unique and valuable consignments every day.