Driver / Art Handler

About Bonhams

Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motorcars, paintings, jewelry, and entertainment memorabilia.

Our employees are passionate about their work, and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and committed shuttle driver/art handler to join our organizations and support the safe and efficient movement of valuable and fragile commodities. This full-time role is essential to facilitating interoffice transfers of artworks and objects, with monthly long-distance hauls between our Massachusetts, New York, and California offices, galleries, and warehouses. In addition to truck driving, the position requires strong skills in relocation, art handling, and packing, and will occasionally involve client, residential, and estate collections. The role works in tandem with a co-driver while on the road and collaborates with our Operations teams when stationed at any of our locations. As the primary home base of our truck is Los Angeles, local residency is preferred.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Driver is tasked to perform continuous transportation operations, including monthly transfers between our LA/NYC locations, as well as between our LA / SF, and NYC / BOS locations
• Responsibilities when working alongside our Ops teams include: truck loading/off-loading, item pulling/placing, barcoding/scanning, condition reporting, and soft packing.
• Client service excellence; expected to represent Bonhams when working in the field and help build closer relations with our clients

Key Skills and Attributes

• Experience in long-haul trucking is mandatory
• Ability to not only work well on your own, but also participate meaningfully in team settings and alongside an assigned co-driver
• Clean driving record with no history of major infractions or accidents; background check required
• Valid Driver's License (no CDL required)
• Experienced in operating/driving box trucks
• Experienced in art handling / relocation moving / packing
• Exceptional punctuality and reliability

Addition Desired Qualities

• Experience working in a warehouse is a plus

What We Offer

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package to encourage work/life balance, including:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance - HMO, EPO, PPO with FSA and HSA

• 20 days paid time off (PTO)

• 12 paid holidays and holiday break from Christmas to New Years Day

• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Life insurance with AD & D

• Short- and long-term disability

• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Professional development: free online training and expansive content library

• Employee resource groups: social club, diversity committee, mentorship program

• Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast

Bonhams participates in E-Verify.

Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.