Collections and Warehouse AssistantJob TypePart Time, 20 hrs / week, 5 morningsJob StatusPermanent (Subject to a 3-month probationary period)Role OverviewProvide reliable daily morning support in the warehouse so the Manager can focus on strategic projects. This is a hands-on, trainable role designed for someone with solid mid-level art-handling experience who wants to grow into a trusted position, including handling express local deliveries of Maurice Ward's new subsidiary conservation products range to nearby institutions.Key Responsibilities and Daily Core DutiesReceive inbound deliveries, check against paperwork, visual condition check, measure and label where required every incoming item.Enter/update accurate dimensions in the company's Freight Management System (FMS), apply locations in the FMS in real time.Re-wrap inadequately packed works to required storage standard.Weigh finished crates and forward weights/dimensions to Operations team.Pull, soft-pack and label outgoing online orders for courier collection or depot drop off.Prepare and execute express local deliveries of Maurice Ward conservation products (e.g., protective materials, packing supplies) to institutions within Dublin area, ensuring same-day turnaround and proper documentation.Keep warehouse aisles tidy, monitor stock levels and flag re-orders.Open and close the warehouse securely in the Manager's absence.Supported Tasks (with training & oversight)Learn to order crates directly from suppliers once competent at measuring(target: within 6–8 weeks).- Assist with spot cycle-counts and full stock-takes.- Gradually learn basic condition reporting and flagging issues for senior sign off.- Shadow the Manager on customer audits and storage-client jobs to build knowledge.- Support inventory and packing of conservation product range for local express shipments, including client pick-up coordination.Candidate ProfileAbility to follow existing SOPs strictly and suggest small practical improvements.Work collaboratively with technicians, drivers Ops staff and senior level managers.Help maintain a calm, respectful and safety-first warehouse culture, with emphasis on efficient handling of conservation product deliveries and best practice collection management.3–5 years proven art-handling or museum/storage experience.Physically capable of regular safe lifting (framed works/crates up to 25 kg).Excellent attention to detail and pride in accuracy.Comfortable with computers/tablets (training given on our FMS, SQL and RFID system)Full clean driving licence required (preferable)Positive, proactive attitude, happy to learn on a continuous basis.SalaryTo be DiscussedTo applysend CV and short cover note