Fine Art Technician & Installer — Travel-Ready

Right Now Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Recruitment is recruiting for a Fine Art Technician in Feltham, supporting a specialist art logistics team. The role focuses on safe handling, packing, transport and installation of valuable artworks while working in a two-person crew with direct client contact.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in fine art installation and handling, with strong packing knowledge and a customer‑facing mindset. Travel may be required across the UK and occasionally internationally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fine art handling and installation is essential.
• Experience with galleries, museums, or private clients.
• Strong packing, handling and installation knowledge.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, pack, transport and install a wide range of fine art, including paintings, sculptures, installations and delicate objects.
• Carry out fine art installations and de-installations at galleries, museums, private residences, exhibitions and art fairs.
• Work as part of a two-person crew, coordinating effectively to ensure artworks are handled and transported safely.
• Load and unload artwork using appropriate lifting, handling and securing techniques.
• Attend galleries and client sites, providing a professional and customer‑focused service.
• Liaise directly with clients, gallery staff, conservators, registrars and other stakeholders throughout projects.
• Complete condition checks and report any damage, discrepancies or concerns.
• Maintain accurate condition reports, packing lists, inventory records and other project documentation.
• Ensure vehicles, tools and specialist handling equipment are maintained and kept in good working order.
• Support warehouse operations, including artwork intake, inventory management, packing and storage.
• Ensure all artwork is handled in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Travel throughout the UK and occasionally internationally for installations and exhibition projects.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when working with valuable and sensitive artwork.

Skills

Fine art handling

Installation experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Two-person crew

Travel flexibility

Job description

Right Now Recruitment is recruiting for a Fine Art Technician in Feltham, supporting a specialist art logistics team. The role focuses on safe handling, packing, transport and installation of valuable artworks while working in a two-person crew with direct client contact.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in fine art installation and handling, with strong packing knowledge and a customer‑facing mindset. Travel may be required across the UK and occasionally internationally.