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Art Handler and Logistics Specialist

Parkside Office Professional
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 8LP

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Art Handler and Logistics Specialist is available in Langley, offering a salary of circa £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in handling, packing, transporting, and installing high-end furniture, art, and antiques.
  • Key responsibilities include professional handling and packing of valuable items, preparing them for transport, and conducting site surveys.
  • Candidates should possess physical fitness, a valid driving license, and familiarity with art terminology and handling protocols.
  • This opportunity allows for engagement with unique and valuable pieces while being part of a dedicated team.
Art Handler and Logistics SpecialistLocation: Langley Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00Salary: Circa £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Holiday Entitlement: 23 days per yearPurpose:Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join their team. The successful candidate will specialize in the careful handling, packing, transportation, and installation of high-end furniture, antiques, sculptures, and fine art.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Professional handling, packing, and crating of sensitive and valuable antiques, furniture, sculptures, and fine art.
  • Preparing items for local, domestic, and international transport, ensuring maximum protection.
  • Wrapping, loading, spanning, and tying down artworks within trucks or containers to ensure safe and stable transit.
  • Inspecting artworks to determine appropriate handling, packing, and transportation methods.
  • Conducting site surveys at client premises to assess access and determine the best practices.
  • Expert installation of artworks, sculptures, and high-end furniture at various locations.
  • Managing paperwork efficiently, including bills of lading, labels, timesheets, and detailed condition reports with photographs.
  • Maintaining communication with the operations team throughout the day.
  • Applying a thorough understanding of packing materials to protect diverse surfaces during handling and transport.
Key Attributes:
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience with industry standards for handling, packing, transporting, and installing high-end furniture, art, and antiques.
  • Expertise in wrapping and packing valuable and sensitive items.
  • Physical fitness with the ability to work comfortably on ladders, scaffolding, or mechanized lifts.
  • A professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Familiarity with art terminology and handling protocols.
  • Possession of a valid driving license.
Why Join?This is an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious organization, handling unique and valuable pieces while being part of a professional and dedicated team.Application Process:If you have the required expertise and a passion for working with high-end furniture and fine art, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.