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.
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
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.
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
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