Full Time Privacy Policy {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":" Technician","description":" PRIMARY FUNCTION \n \n The Technician works closely with the Head technician and various stakeholders towards the day to day safe handling, installation / de-installation and packing of Phillips property in line with the sales, exhibitions and events schedule.
The role
will be required to work from our London gallery in Berkeley Square with travel to our London Warehouse and other associated offices as required. \n \n Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. \n \n
Duties
AND RESPONSIBILITIES \n \n \n Liaising between all internal departments regarding the arrival of works, condition issues, installation specifics and cataloguing \n Liaising with the warehouse team to ensure pack-up and transfer of works to our London gallery is completed safely and to deadline \n Ensuring all works are prepared and ready for display and organize the safe pack-up, storage and transfer of works to the warehouse after the sale \n Assisting with planning and managing the installation of exhibitions and subsequent changes required during the exhibition period and on sale days \n Providing technical assistance for the relevant department as necessary during each sale / exhibition \n Maintain a clean and safe working environment \n Ensure the efficient use of all packing materials and supplies \n Act as an additional point of contact for freelance technicians working at the London gallery \n Performing any other ad hoc
duties
as required \n \n \n PROFESSIONAL
Skills
AND EXPERIENCE \n \n \n \n Broad knowledge and
experience
of fine art handling/packing/transport/logistics \n
Experience
of fine art logistics/transportation/warehousing practices and \n
Experience
working in a gallery/auction house environment \n Demonstrable knowledge of inventory management and \n Excellent communication
skills
and ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide variety of \n Proficient IT
skills
including Microsoft Office, as well as an aptitude for learning and troubleshooting Phillips’ inventory software. \n Ability to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail. \n Flexibility to work at weekends and evenings when required. \n \n \n \n EDUCATION AND TRAINING \n \n \n Proven
experience
of handling art in a safe and professional manner is essential \n Art Education in History of Art or a related subject is desirable \n IPAF license is desirable \n PASMA certificate is desirable \n First aid certificate is desirable \n Willingness to undertake relevant training courses is essential \n \n \n \n WORKING CONDITIONS \n \n \n Work is primarily undertaken in our auction house/gallery in Mayfair \n Work will also occasionally be undertaken at our warehouse in Mitcham and other European galleries and offices \n
The role
will frequently be required to move and lift works of a heavy weight \n ","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Phillips Auctioneers LLC","value":"513"},"datePosted":"2026-03-25","employmentType":"OTHER","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Phillips Auctioneers LLC","logo":"https://images7.bamboohr.com/373160/logos/cropped.jpg?v=34"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"London","addressRegion":"London, City of","postalCode":"W1J 6EN","addressCountry":"United Kingdom"}},"url":"https://phillipsauctioneers.bamboohr.com/careers/513"} Job Openings Technician Operations-Gallery Operations - London, London, City of PRIMARY FUNCTION The Technician works closely with the Head technician and various stakeholders towards the day to day safe handling, installation / de-installation and packing of Phillips property in line with the sales, exhibitions and events schedule.
The role
will be required to work from our London gallery in Berkeley Square with travel to our London Warehouse and other associated offices as required. Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
Duties
AND
Responsibilities
Liaising between all internal departments regarding the arrival of works, condition issues, installation specifics and cataloguing Liaising with the warehouse team to ensure pack-up and transfer of works to our London gallery is completed safely and to deadline Ensuring all works are prepared and ready for display and organize the safe pack-up, storage and transfer of works to the warehouse after the sale Assisting with planning and managing the installation of exhibitions and subsequent changes required during the exhibition period and on sale days Providing technical assistance for the relevant department as necessary during each sale / exhibition Maintain a clean and safe working environment Ensure the efficient use of all packing materials and supplies Act as an additional point of contact for freelance technicians working at the London gallery Performing any other ad hoc
duties
as required PROFESSIONAL
Skills
AND
Experience
Broad knowledge and
experience
of fine art handling/packing/transport/logistics
Experience
of fine art logistics/transportation/warehousing practices and
Experience
working in a gallery/auction house environment Demonstrable knowledge of inventory management and Excellent communication
skills
and ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide variety of Proficient IT
skills
- including Microsoft Office, as well as an aptitude for learning and troubleshooting Phillips’ inventory software.
- Ability to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work at weekends and evenings when required.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING Proven
experience
of handling art in a safe and professional manner is
essential
Art Education in History of Art or a related subject is
desirable
IPAF license is
desirable
PASMA certificate is
desirable
First aid certificate is
desirable
Willingness to undertake relevant training courses is
essential
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily undertaken in our auction house/gallery in Mayfair Work will also occasionally be undertaken at our warehouse in Mitcham and other European galleries and offices
The role
will frequently be required to move and lift works of a heavy weight Apply for This Job Link to This Job Location London, London, City of Department Operations-Gallery Operations Employment Type Full Time Minimum
Experience
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