I’d give it a go, but I don’t think I could handle all the drugs, drink & general debauchery.
& if you think I’m kidding, you know SFA about the classical music world 
A chance to blow your own trumpet!
Is there a fiddle to be had. 
Theres got to be strings attached!
Enough here can play the violin
Plenty brass in that job.
its the small print that worries me …
ASSISTANT TRANSPORT MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager.
Responsibilities will include driving the Orchestra’s instrument lorry and trailer
within the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will hold a clean
Category C licence, and will have extensive driving experience, both in the UK and
overseas. This is a full-time position, based in London, requiring travel within the
UK and internationally.
The Assistant Transport Manager reports to, and is line-managed by, the Stage /
Transport Manager. The postholder is a member of the Concerts Department.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Driving the instrument lorry, according to the demands of the Orchestra’s
schedule.
· In liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager, co-ordinating arrangements
with regard to the movement of players’ instruments, including instrument
truck loading and storage arrangements.
· Helping to load and unload instruments, ensuring they are handled with
skill and care, and observing safe manual lifting procedures.
· Ensuring that the correct instruments arrive at each venue in a timely
fashion, in liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager and with the
Orchestra’s musicians.
· In liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager, ensuring that the
Orchestra’s instrument lorry is serviced and maintained on a regular basis.
· In liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager, deciding upon truck loading
and unloading arrangements (such as before and after international tours,
and requirements for players to provide second instruments, for example,
when the instrument lorry is overseas).
· In liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager, identifying those occasions
on which special driving permits (including Sunday driving permits) will be
required.
· Working with the Stage / Transport Manager on the planning and
management of instrument transport for overseas work.
· Taking charge of Carnets, export licences and any other documentation
which may be required during the course of overseas work.
· In liaison with the Stage / Transport Manager, booking replacement
vehicles when required by the schedule, for example when the instrument
lorry is travelling overseas.
· Undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required by the
Company.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
· Clean driving licence, including Category C
· Experience of driving HGV vehicles in the UK and overseas
· Thorough knowledge of VOSA regulations relating to driving HGV vehicles
· Respect and special consideration for valuable and delicate musical
instruments
· Physical fitness to undertake the role
· Meticulous attention to detail
· Ability to interact easily with contacts at all levels
· Self-motivation and initiative
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Willingness to work irregular and unsocial hours, including evenings and
weekends
· Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
DESIRABLE
· Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
· Digicard driver’s card
· Knowledge and experience of safe manual lifting procedures.
OTHER INFORMATION
· Salary range: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum, depending upon experience
· Annual leave: 28 days per annum, including public holidays
· Probationary period: 6 months
· On satisfactory completion of the probationary period the Company will
contribute 6% of salary to a qualifying pension scheme.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Fiona Martin, Deputy
Managing Director: fiona.martin@philharmonia.co.uk
Alternatively, please send your CV and covering letter by post to:
Fiona Martin, Deputy Managing Director
Philharmonia Limited
6th Floor, The Tower Building
11 York Road
London
SE1 7NX
Please include within your application:
· Details of current and past employment
· A telephone number on which we can contact you (this can be a mobile)
· Names and contact details of two referees (we will not contact your referees
without your permission).
Deadline for applications: 17.00 on Friday 28 February.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities. We are working to
achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Looks like some one is trying to orchestrate an opening
i will get my coat… 
Its those Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark that’s scary, otherwise know as a tricky blindside reverse in London
If you get an interview…make sure you wear a whistle and flute!
robbo99:
If you get an interview…make sure you wear a whistle and flute!
And your rhythm and blues
WOOD the transport manager CONDUCT the interview
That’s a massive job description for £22-25K…especially based in good old London■■?
They can’t afford most on here then. 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager.
Responsibilities will include driving the Orchestra’s instrument lorry and trailer
within the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will hold a clean
Category C licence, and will have extensive driving experience, both in the UK and
overseas. This is a full-time position, based in London, requiring travel within the
UK and internationally.
Cat C license and expected to drive a lorry with trailer? Not sure how that works. 
My understanding is that would need C + E.
Wiretwister:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager.
Responsibilities will include driving the Orchestra’s instrument lorry and trailer
within the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will hold a clean
Category C licence, and will have extensive driving experience, both in the UK and
overseas. This is a full-time position, based in London, requiring travel within the
UK and internationally.Cat C license and expected to drive a lorry with trailer? Not sure how that works.
Not if the trailer is less than 750kgs
Its obvious that they have no one with competence at the moment to verify the type of licence, but once they have managed to recruit a T.M. all will be revealed. I think its a glorified, prestige job, and i would need lessons in etiquette, and to be taught how to speak with a plum in my mouth eg : How Now Brown Cow .
The money is absolutely PI55 POOR for such a job, but i suppose it could be put on par with the motor racing crew, anyway, i think i`ll give Fiona a ring…
poor rate for a full-on role like that… not as much as the ‘MU rates’ that the players will be on!!
Perks might make up for it? Having a ‘turn’ on the string section, drinking with the brass section 
Would want a lot more than 25k for that ,or are you just a glory boy driver ?