HGV Class 1 Driver Operative- Birmingham- UK & EU Travel

• UK & European Driving

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 1, requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. 

In this role you will be based in Birmingham and will be required to drive in the UK and Europe.

Salary £40,000-£43,000 plus per diem (approx £40-£50 per day)
HOURS: 228 annualised days contract

Anything over 228 days in paid at a daily rate . 

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.
• Experienced people with the capability to manage the day-to-day tasks required to fulfil these roles.
• 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