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Parkside
HGV Class 1 Driver Operative – Dunstable UK & EU Travel
Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 40000.00 - 53000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Parkside
- Closes
- 09 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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 Dunstable and will be required to drive in the UK and Europe.
Salary GBP40,000–GBP43,000 plus per diem (approx GBP50 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.
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
Ad ID: 5417837673
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