Role: Trainee Art Technician
Location: Unit 10 Trident Industrial Estate, Blackthorne Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0AX
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum, depending on level of experience transferable to the role, not relating to art specifically
Company: Regency Shipping Limited
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00
Regency Shipping Limited is looking for a Trainee Art Technician/Handler to join our busy Art team. The role involves learning all aspects of warehousing, storage, art handling, art packing, freight collection & deliveries and installation services for our prestigious clients. Normal working hours are 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, with a one hour break each day.
Main Purpose of Job
To learn the core skills of art handling, packing, warehousing, and installation, developing into a competent and trusted member of the technical team. This is a hands-on learning role — you will be supported to build knowledge and confidence across all areas of the operation.
Essential Requirements
Skills
- Safe manual handling of artworks and freight.
- Basic packing and materials knowledge — developing towards export standard.
- Condition reporting under supervision.
- Clear communication with clients and colleagues, verbal and written.
- Ability to follow instruction and procedure accurately.
- Use of core IT systems — Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge
- Understanding of why the safe handling of artworks matters — to the client, the company, and its reputation.
- Basic awareness of packing materials and methods to be developed over time.
- Awareness of health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse and on-site environment.
- Basic understanding of the art logistics sector and the types of clients the Group serves.
- Growing knowledge of London and surrounding areas (for collections and deliveries).
Mindset
- Growth Mindset: genuinely eager to learn; open to instruction and feedback; committed to developing skills and knowledge over time.
- Reliability: punctual, consistent, and dependable — the team can count on you.
- Care & Attention to Detail: understands that artworks are irreplaceable and treats every piece accordingly.
- Professionalism: takes pride in appearance and how they represent the Group with clients.
- Team Orientation: willing to muck in, support others, and contribute to a positive working environment.
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills — confident with clients and colleagues
- Team player — able to work across departments
- Basic IT literacy — Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable
- Interest in art or the art world
- Experience in art shipping, logistics, or a related field
- Knowledge of packing materials and methods
- Install/de-install experience
- Knowledge of London and surrounding counties
Pre-employment checks:
Due to the secure nature of this role, all candidates must undergo BS7858 checks to comply with NSI regulations.
Why Join Us?
- Private Health Insurance - (subject to length of service).
- Medical Cash Back scheme – Health Shield (subject to length of service).
- 28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays), increasing to 33 (including 8 national holidays), after 1 year service.
- Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period.
- Competitive Salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Cycle To Work Scheme – administered through ‘Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Electric Car Scheme – administered through ‘The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are made solely on the basis of merit, skills and experience.
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