A well-known Fine Art & Antiques Shipping company in West London is looking for an experienced Warehouse Assistant/ Art Packer to join their team.

The successful candidate has the potential for growth within the company, as well as fantastic training opportunities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Professional handling, packing and crating of sensitive and valuable antiques, furniture, sculptures and fine art
• Packing and crating for local, domestic and international transport
• Understand how to properly wrap and load in artworks within a truck or container to keep them secure during transport
• Inspecting artworks to determine how to pack for transport
• Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, time sheets and detailed condition reports with photos
• Communicating with operations team throughout the day

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Good computer skills and experience in working with warehouse systems
• Proven experience with industry standards for handling, packing, transporting and installing high end furniture, art and antiques
• Ability to efficiently wrap/pack sensitive and valuable furniture, works of art and antiques
• Be physically fit and have the ability to work comfortably on ladders, scaffolding or mechanized lifts
• Certified forklift & scissors lift operation is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Familiar with basic art terminology