Our well known Global, logistics client are looking for a Class 1 Driver / Driver Operative for their Motorsports division, you will support/deliver on event logistics within Formula 1 requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
In this role you will be based in Manchester and will be required to drive in the UK and Europe,
Salary £40,000-£43,000 + per diem (approx £50 per day - £11400pa) + Expenses + Overtime
HOURS: 228 annualised days contract
Job Purpose:
Main tasks at European F1 events:
- Loading and unloading of trucks.
- Drive to and from European race Circuits.
- Away for up to 3 weeks per event, Between May and September
- Manual handling of equipment.
- Complete time sensitive deliveries.
- Work as part of a small team on various contracts, as required.
- Daily vehicle checks.
- Maintain admin and paperwork for both vehicle and deliveries
- Face to face relationship with customers while on site at events.
Main tasks (Sept to April) :
- To work as part of the transport team.
- Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment.
- To be flexible with working times and days and be part of a shift operation.
- Needs to be able to communicate effectively to customers,
- To be able to produce a checkable 5-year work history
- To work closely with the Transport planners
- Hold a clean current HGV / LGV Class C / C+E licence.
- Hazardous trained licence would be advantageous.
- Basic IT knowledge (use of Apps / mobile phones)
- To have awareness and will be compliant in all DVSA / EU / UK & WTD processes and procedures and legislation.
- A responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace and on the road,
- Awareness of the Aviation Security regulations and ensuring compliance at all times (training will be provided on Employment).
- Good rate of pay, very good company pension and extras associated with a global company.
- The use of a new and well-maintained fleet of vehicles.
Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:
- Availability to travel to European events (solo travel on certain occasions) which may entail and require extended periods away.
- Flexibility to work on weekends and overtime (night shifts on occasions that require)
- Interested and passionate about events logistics.
- Open minded
- Problem solving attitude
- Customer care oriented
- To work as part of a small team
- HGV Class 1 License - Essential
- Forklift License - Preferred, but not essential
- ADR - Preferred, but not essential