Job Description
Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Class 1 or 2 Fine Art Handler for a well-established niche sector Freight company based in Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
We are looking to recruit a 'driver/art handler’ to join our growing team.
Responsibilities will include: -
* Proper handling and packing of various types of fine art and furniture and securing in truck for safe transport
* Installation/De-Installation of various fine art and furniture
* Picking up and delivering a variety of artworks including paintings, sculptures and high value furniture of all descriptions
* Driving a truck, locally and long distance between cities and around Europe
* Inspecting artworks to determine how, where, when, or if to touch them and how to pack for transport
* Understand how to properly wrap, load, span, tie in artworks within a truck to keep them safe and stable during transport
* Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos
* Communicating with clients
* Communicating with operations team throughout the day
The ideal candidate will have the ability to contribute to working in a small team and a willingness to learn.
The right candidate will have the following:
* Clean driving record
* Be physically fit and have the ability to work comfortably on ladders, scaffolding and/or mechanized lifts
* Professional appearance and demeanour
* Class 1 or 2 HGV licence
* Willingness to work around Europe
* Willingness to spend nights away for longer trips
* Some knowledge/experience handling high end goods would be advantageous
Overtime and night away payment available, alongside the opportunity to grow within an exciting and expanding international company.
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.