Art Handling Technician, Storage Project

We are seeking one Art Handling Technicians to work on ongoing 3-year Storage Project and medium-term Storage Programme for Tate's Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes at Tate.

This role sits within the Storage team of Tate Collection Management Department and Collection Care Division. This is a highly collaborative role with a wide reach across the division, touching on Tate wide programmes and collection care. You will report to Senior Art Handling Technician, Storage Project, to provide practical and technical assistance to pack, move and store artworks. You will work as part of a team under supervision and independently on a broad range of storage consolidation and operation activities.

It is essential you have demonstrable practical experience to handle, pack, move and store artworks or artefacts in storage facilities. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills to collaborate with colleagues at all levels. You will also need to demonstrate a flexible and do-able attitude with target driven approach to deliver project KPIs and maintain store operations in support Tate's programmes.

We will provide a full equipment training programme, including all technical certifications required, to enable you to work safely up to the Tate's standard.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. More information about the role and requirements can be found in the job description.




Job Requirements

- Practical experience in art handling.

- Demonstrable technical skills and interest in various forms of artworks.

- Experience working on store improvement programmes or collection move projects is desirable.

- High level of attention to detail, organisational skills, self-motivated and an excellent team worker.

- A good understanding of collection management procedures in storage facilities.

- Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks to meet project timelines and deadlines whilst remaining calm under pressure.

- Can-do attitude; to be proactive to find solutions or alternatives to challenges and responsive to ad-hoc instructions.

- Safety first attitude; exceptional care in handling and security of artworks.

- Willingness to work flexibly between Tate's storage locations and work out of hours when required.




Job Responsibilities

- Handling artworks in the course of movements, packing, both long term and short term storage, across Tate's storage facilities.

- Providing a range of technical skills to support storage consolidation and artwork movements between sites.

- Work efficiently, communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal colleagues.

- Providing cross department support and technical expertise alongside Senior Art Handling Technicians and Storage Manager.

- Comply with Tate's Collection Management procedures including how and when to complete all required documentation.

- Adhere to all health and safety requirements.

- Experience in manual handling, working at height and using lifting equipment.

- Keep all equipment and tools in good conditions, ensure all equipment inspections are carried out and defects reported; always maintaining storage areas clean and tidy.

- Ensure security, conservation, health and Safety requirements are complied at all times.

Museum Website: https://careers.tate.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=532