Senior Driver / Handler
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16
Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and be aged 21+ (for insurance purposes)
Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday 7am- 4pm or 8am- 5pm
This role involves physical work, including heavy lifting and installation tasks.
About Our Client:
Our client is a trusted name in the specialist logistics sector, offering high-end transportation and installation services across the UK and internationally. Since their founding in 2018, they've built a strong reputation for professionalism, quality, and care, delivering tailored solutions to clients in industries such as fine art, interior design, and luxury furniture.
Their services include:
* Global Transportation & Shipping
* Fine Art Handling and Installation
* FF&E Project Management
* Bespoke Packing and Crating (including ISPM15)
* Long- and Short-Term Storage Solutions
* Commercial and Residential Relocation
The Role:
We're currently recruiting for a dependable and experienced Senior Driver / Handler to join our client's growing team. In this position, you'll represent the company on the road and at client sites, handling and transporting high-value items such as artwork, antiques, and designer furniture. Occasional international travel may be required.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role that requires a calm, confident professional with an eye for detail and a passion for excellent service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely operate company vehicles for UK and occasional international deliveries
* Load, unload, and secure items with care and precision
* Conduct condition checks and basic packing/crating on-site
* Lead on-site teams during more complex jobs
* Communicate professionally with clients during deliveries and installations
* Maintain accurate documentation (e.g. delivery notes, condition reports)
* Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for scheduling
* Report vehicle issues and maintain roadworthy standards
* Follow all health & safety and road transport regulations
What We're Looking For:
Experience & Skills:
* Experience handling fine art or other high-value goods
* Confident driving vans and potentially 3.5T Luton vehicles
* Full, clean UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)
* Strong wrapping, packing, and manual handling skills
* Comfortable working in luxury residential or commercial settings
* Basic IT skills for job tracking and documentation
* Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally (desirable)
Personal Attributes:
* Calm, professional, and reliable
* Physically fit with strong awareness of safe handling techniques
* Personable, presentable, and client-focused
* Proactive problem-solver with a 'can-do' attitude
* A team player who can also lead and mentor others
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