HGV Class 1 Driver – Museums and Galleries

Recruitment Avenue; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a motivated HGV Driver to join their dynamic team. This role involves transporting art products across the UK and Europe, providing an exciting opportunity to engage directly with artists and collectors. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of HGV driving experience and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. Join a high-performing team and contribute to the safe and secure delivery of valuable art, while enjoying a role that offers variety and the chance to build meaningful relationships in the art world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HGV driving experience required.
• Knowledge of legal obligations and route planning essential.

Responsibilities

• Comply with drivers’ hours and Road Transport Directive legislation.
• Load and unload vehicle while ensuring safety and security of load.
• Act as company ambassador when dealing with clients.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Route planning

Map reading

Knowledge of driver's hours legislation

Tachograph procedures

Load restraint procedures

Job description

Job Title – HGV Driver

Job Location –Hertfordshire

Salary – £15 per hr (50 hour working week)

Our client is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy individual to join their high performing team as a HGV Driver, covering the UK and across Europe.

Our client is an international logistics provider that offers bespoke solutions for art handling, installation and art transport. They are a trusted partner to leading artists, commercial galleries, collectors and public museums worldwide.

Joining the team as a HGV Driver, you will be required to assist with the loading of art products and transporting these to scheduled galleries and museums.

It is an interactive role and you will have the opportunity to build relationships directly with artists and collectors.

Because of the client aspect of the role, you must be of smart appearance, cheerful and self-motivated. You will be expected to complete overtime when necessary to maintain service levels.

Responsibilities:

• Complying with all drivers’ hours and Road Transport Directive legislation
• Loading and unloading vehicle and maintaining safety and security of load at all times
• Carrying out all necessary checks to ensure vehicle is safe and legal and following appropriate procedures if it is not
• Acting as company ambassador when dealing with clients
• Completing all paperwork
• Adjusting routes when necessary
• Providing feedback to the traffic office on any issues around load planning and routing
• Complying with all Health & Safety requirements in depot, on road and at customers’ premises and taking responsibility for ensuring own fitness to drive at all times

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• 2 years minimum HGV driving experience is essential
• Experience of delivering across Europe
• Thorough knowledge of driver’s hours’ legislation, tachograph procedures and other legal obligations
• Demonstrable route planning and map reading ability
• Knowledge of load restraint procedures