Fine Art Technician

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Art Technician - London Heathrow - Up to £40,000</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fine Art Technician to join a specialist art logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe handling, packing, transportation, installation, and storage of artworks. This role requires a high level of professionalism, technical ability, discretion, and a strong commitment to best practices in fine art handling and logistics.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely handle, pack, and transport a wide range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and other delicate objects.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist with and carry out the installation and de-installation of artworks at galleries, museums, private residences, exhibitions, and art fairs.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Load and unload artworks from vehicles using appropriate lifting, handling, and securing techniques to ensure their safe transportation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct detailed condition checks before and after transit, reporting any discrepancies or damage.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including condition reports, packing lists, and inventory records.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaise professionally with clients, conservators, registrars, couriers, and other stakeholders throughout each project.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure all tools, vehicles, packing materials, and equipment are maintained in good working order.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support warehouse operations, including artwork intake, inventory management, storage, and organisation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Travel throughout the UK and occasionally internationally to support installations, exhibitions, and specialist projects.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Adhere to all health and safety procedures, company policies, and industry best practices when handling valuable and fragile artworks.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills & Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within a fine art handling, art logistics, museum, gallery, or specialist removals environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of industry best practices relating to art handling, packing, transportation, and installation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle valuable and fragile items with care.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel when required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in fine art handling or specialist logistics is essential.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full UK driving licence (essential for role</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements).</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Capable of lifting and moving artworks safely using appropriate manual handling techniques.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer service and discretion.WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</p>