Motorsport Trackside Operative

As a DHL Motorsport Trackside Operative, you’ll support/deliver on event logistic requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Join us to work for an employer who rewards hard work and dedication with an attractive salary and job satisfaction.

 

Job Purpose:

Main tasks at European events:


* Loading and unloading of trucks and sea freight containers.


* Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.


* Competent using a forklift.


* 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 International events:


* Loading and unloading of Airfreight and Sea Freight Containers


* Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.


* Competent using a forklift


* Work as part of a small team on various contracts, as required.


* Checking dims and weight of freight


* Face to face relationship with customers while on site at events.

Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:  


* Availability to travel to European and International 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 with multimodal transport solutions (air, sea and road)


* Open minded


* Problem solving attitude


* Customer care oriented


* To work as part of a small team 


* HGV Class 1 License – Preferred


* Forklift License – Essential


* ADR - Preferred

Benefits:  


* A competitive salary


* Generous holiday entitlement


* Pension scheme which includes life assurance 


* Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme


* A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts 


* Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

 

LOCATION: Official work location Luton, however multiple locations dependent on event calendar 

HOURS: 228 annualised days contract 

Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history.

 Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.

 

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via our careers website with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role. 

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