Storage Technician

House of Commons The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK\’s thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. More information on what it\’s like to work at the House of Commons can be found here: Be at the heart of the House of Commons – UK Parliament Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days\’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Strategic Estates team delivers a safe, comfortable and efficient environment for all who work in or visit the House of Commons. Within Strategic Estates, the Heritage Collections Team (HCT) is responsible for the care and management of three nationally significant collections. These collections include historic furniture, decorative arts, architecture-related items, and artworks that document and enrich Parliament\’s history. HCT supports both Houses of Parliament, ensuring the responsible stewardship of collections within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Role The Heritage Collections Team is recruiting two fixed-term Storage Technicians to support the relocation of stored collections from multiple sites to a new storage facility. Working under the direction of the Lead Storage Technician, these hands-on roles involve object handling, overseeing transportation logistics, and ensuring all movement and storage processes meet professional standards. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Overseeing the safe loading and unloading of heritage objects Acting as a courier for object transfers to the new facility and/or conservation locations Ensuring accurate object tracking by updating records in the collections management system Liaising with transport providers, internal teams, and contractors Complying with health and safety protocols and object handling best practices Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Experience in object movement and collections management within a museum, gallery, or heritage setting Knowledge of professional standards for collections care, handling, and security Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording object movements Ability to build effective working relationships while upholding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion Commitment to best health and safety practices in object handling and transport Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit addressing the criteria in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process – UK Parliament More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.