Senior Fine Art Technician
Location: Art Central - Stockwell
About Crown Worldwide Group
The Crown Worldwide Group is a collection of businesses providing mobility, relocation, logistics and storage services to corporate and private customers all over the world. We’ve been moving people’s lives for over half a century, always putting people at the centre of everything we do. We have a proud history in global logistics but we’re also looking to the future, investing in smart technology, growing our businesses internationally and staying ahead of the curve. We promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, hiring motivated and skilled people and inspiring them to do the best work of their lives. We operate in a socially responsible way, considering the environment and the communities we work in through our CSR program.
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Principle Objective:
We are seeking a Senior Fine Art Technician to join our specialist team in international fine arts logistics to provide secure transportation, storage, installation and de-installation services for the world’s museums, art galleries, auction houses and private collectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that materials and equipment in the trucks are sufficient for the business requirements. Drive to destination and lead a team on the project. Service client’s requirements by making sure that your colleagues always delivering a high-quality service. Facilitate good communication between the client and the Crown Co Ordinator. Foster, encourage good behaviour and professionalism with the team. The loading, securing, unloading, paperwork and the processing of the artworks into the warehouse/ client’s property/ vehicle is done correctly. Oversee the art install projects, and RAMS are followed. Start, cooperate and deliver the project to completion. To be able to do hand search or screening, drive secure known cargo to the airport, liaise with the cargo sheds – operators – carry out airside loading / unloading and supervisions. Chaperone couriers and their consignment. Produce your own Risk Assessments and Method Statements when and where necessary. Wear PPE and ensure team wears PPE – Be fully H&S aware and compliant. Mentor any new member of staff as directed by the Operations team. Art handling, including packing, unpacking and installation, all to an Excellent Crown Standard. To complete all necessary paperwork in full in accordance with specific jobs, including consignment notes and timesheets. Give support to the Operations team with good clear instructions and indication of what is required on any job.
Skills/ Experience:
High level of professionalism and customer service Knowledge of transporting high value items is essential. AVSEC awareness to COS level an advantage Fork lift license is advantage 3.5 t driving license and experience is required. HGV 2 qualification is an advantage 5 years’ experience of art handling / warehouse / packing / driving Must be flexible with early starts and late finishes as reasonably requested by the Operations Manager, overtime payment available First aid certificate Pasma trained IPAFF trained Fire Marshall trained
Personal Attributes:
Self-motivated and driven by success and achievement with a high personal energy levels Attention to detail Able to work on own initiative and under direction from line manager Able to understand and comply with agreed Processes, procedures and systems Flexible approach to hours and travel Customer focussed Team player High service delivery ethic
Company Values
At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by.
We are CARING about people and their experience Always DETERMINED to do our best and to always keep improving We are genuinely THERE when our customers and colleagues need us We encourage the SHARING of knowledge amongst each other We continuously remain OPEN-MINDED to stay innovative
Equal Employment Opportunity
Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.
Obligation of Confidentiality
The Employee agrees to treat as confidential all information supplied by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the Company’s business and all other confidential aspects of the business as defined in ‘Confidential Information’