HGV Drivers - Art Logistics

Relocruitment; Ware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in fine art is seeking an HGV Driver to join their team in Ware, UK. This role involves packing and transporting valuable art pieces, conducting collection and delivery runs throughout the UK and Europe, and ensuring high standards of service and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a current UK driving license and have experience with fragile items. This position offers industry-leading training and opportunities to develop an exceptional skill set.

Benefits

Industry leading training

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to achieve Class C or C+E.
• Experience in handling valuable and fragile items is essential.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Pack and transport works of art and other high-value items.
• Drive to and from various sites across the UK and Europe.
• Maintain the cleanliness and security of vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Customer-centric approach

Team player

Education

Current UK driving license (Class 2 or Class 1, Cat B)

Job description

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

The company are renowned for fantastic training, development of their staff via inhouse and external training courses and offer great support across the company for all members of staff.

They are now looking to for HGV Divers to join their busy team based in Hertfordshire.

You will be accountable for packing and transportation of works of art - in all shapes and sizes, along with other high-value items. You will get involved in specialist work including the installation of art, sculptures, etc and, not to mention, a fair amount of heavy lifting.

You will also be responsible for collection and delivery runs throughout, including driving to and from sites across, the UK and Europe.

This represents an outstanding opportunity to join the Fine Art Logistics Industry, a truly niche and exciting space to work in. Our client offers Industry leading training in all forms of Art handling and transportation.

If you are hardworking, looking to learn an exceptional skill set, and are looking for a role that entails more than A-B driving – this could be the challenge you have been searching for.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in art handling, packing, installation, movement, and transport including driving to and from sites across the UK and Europe.
• Carry out all tasks and projects as defined on the daily work schedule and complete all paperwork to high standards.
• Operate all company vehicles to DVSA and DfT standards.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of all vehicles used.
• Conduct daily walk-around checks, record and report any defects to Transport Manager.
• Maintain security of vehicles, cargo and the company premises and property at all times.
• Represent the business to the highest standard when working on-site within the client’s premises, adhere to all local site rules and carry out tasks with respect to the client’s property and privacy.
• Provide excellent service to our clients and partners - such crane hire, security escorts and scaffolding companies.
• Remain confidential regarding projects and work.
• Continue to develop professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, and training sessions.
• Mentor trainee technicians, sharing experience and knowledge to allow the company to build the next generation.
• Maintain a high level of customer service, develop relationships, and manage client expectations.
• Work collaboratively with all operational departments in the business including Projects, Shipping, Customs and Warehouse teams.
• Demonstrate a culture of safe working at all times, and read and act within any risk assessment provided to avoid endangering others and the art.
• Ensuring Health & Safety is in line with company guidelines and legislation.
• Ad-hoc tasks outside of the general scope of work.

Essential Skills

• Hold a current UK driving license, Class 2 or Class 1, Cat B as a minimum. Cat C or C+E or the willingness to achieve.
• Experience in handling specialist, valuable and / or fragile items.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service.
• Available to work away within the UK and abroad and undertake any nights out in cab or hotel accommodation.
• Strong written, verbal communication and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail.
• Team player and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Problem solver and an ability to see where processes can be improved.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to plan workload and be reactive when required.
• Exceptionally organised, methodical and detail oriented.
• Customer Centric