Fine Art HGV Driver

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.