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