HGV Driver Formula 1 Events - Fixed Term Contract
1 day ago
Rugby
Company Description Are you an experienced HGV Driver (minimum 12 months) looking for a role that goes far beyond what you would normally see? We are recruiting for drivers to join our specialist events logistics team, supportinghigh-profile Formula 1 events across Europe, International Flyawaysavailable. This is an exciting, fast-paced role for drivers who enjoy travel, teamwork, hands-on work, and being part of world-class event operations. Job Description What Youll Be Doing Formula 1 Season (Trackside Operations) You will be responsible for transporting and delivering high-value cargo across the UK and Europe to support the full Formula 1 calendar. This requires the ability to work away from home for extended periods of up to 14 consecutive weeks at a time. During each event you will: Transport & Logistics • Drive HGV vehicles across UK and European locations carrying specialist event equipment, • Ensure all vehicles and trailers are safe, compliant, and roadworthy, • Take part in the complete construction of race base, hospitality units and tyre fitting, • Mark out build areas, lay and level grids, and install structural components, • Support hospitality operations including customer service, cleaning and kitchen assistance, and front-of-house tasks, • Complete maintenance tasks to uphold exceptionally high standards, • Dismantle units and structures to prepare all equipment for transport, • Assist with lifting, loading and securing pods, equipment, and trailers, • Valid Class 1 HGV licence (12 months minimum experience), • Flexibility to work away for up to 14 consecutive weeks, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Great work ethic with high standards of professionalism, proactive, independent thinking and a good attention to detail, • Willingness to take on varied tasks including construction, hospitality, and maintenance and therefore additional skills outside of driving is beneficial but not essential e.g. Trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical), Engineering, Building, Rigging, Forklift/Telehandler, Tyre Fitting etc Rates of Pay & Allowances Event Crew £125 day rate on shift £100 day rate on rest day Daily rates of pay will be payable when working on day or night shift during the Event Season. A daily allowance of £47 a day (night out, meal and overseas tax-free allowance) will be paid whilst on Event for working and rest days in Europe and Worldwide, where applicable. A daily allowance of £40 a day (night out and meal tax-free allowance) will be paid whilst undertaking Event work in the UK (with the exception of Silverstone). HGV General Haulage Hourly rate of pay in accordance with General Haulage rate card (dependent on shift and base depot location). This is reviewed annually. Retention Bonus available upon continuous service with Eventor JBRP1_UKTJ