HGV Class 1 Driver Operative - Manchester - UK and EU Travel

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. 
 
In this role you will require European travel.
 
Salary £40,000-£43,000 plus per diem (approx £50 per day)
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.

• 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.

• 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