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HGV Driver

Relocruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG1 2AH, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a London-based fine art shipping and logistics provider, is seeking an HGV Driver for European routes.
  • The role requires fine art handling experience and an HGV license, with a preference for candidates with prior artwork installation experience.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £45K to £48K, with additional compensation for time spent abroad at 1.65x the usual day rate.
  • Responsibilities include driving HGV vehicles, conducting direct deliveries, and managing import/export paperwork for international shipments.
  • Candidates should be professional and detail-oriented, as the position involves handling valuable fine art items.

Our client is a London-based fine art shipping and specialist art logistics provider, serving some of the worlds top galleries, museums, and private clients.

Their team consists of industry-leading talent with decades of experience in fine art logistics, installation, and storage.

They are now seeking an HGV Driver to cover European routes. Although based in Enfield, you will frequently be in Europe, often on a weekly basis.

The role primarily involves warehouse-to-warehouse transport, with occasional direct deliveries, installations, and art fairs, along with some London-based work.

While previous experience in artwork installation is beneficial, its not essential. However, fine art handling experience is a requirement, including the ability to load, secure, and manage import/export paperwork.

The salary for this position is £45K - £48K, with time spent abroad paid at 1.65x the usual day rate. Additionally, there is a per diem of £45 for most locations, with £65 for Switzerland and Southern France.

Responsibilities:

Drive HGV vehicles for European routes, primarily warehouse-to-warehouse.

Conduct direct deliveries and installations when required.

Handle art fairs and occasional London-based routes.

Safely load and secure fine art for transport.

Manage import/export paperwork for international shipments.

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.

Previous artwork installation experience is beneficial but not essential.

Willingness to spend most weeks traveling across Europe.

Professional and detail-oriented approach to handling valuable items.


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