Hgv Class 1 Driver – Event Logistics

Eventor; Rugby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Uniform & PPE

DCPC training

Life assurance

Death in service

Truck Stop discounts

Long service bonus

Rewards app

DigiCare+ Workplace

Gym discounts

Job summary

Eventor, part of Culina Group, is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our growing event logistics operation in the UK general haulage arm. The role offers a path toward our specialist Formula 1 and international events movement across Europe and worldwide.

Expect to perform trunking, RDC deliveries, vehicle safety checks, and high-standards customer service while representing Eventor. Successful drivers may progress into our specialist events team with potential to travel

Qualifications

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Minimum 6 months’ Class 1 driving experience is required.
• A valid Driver CPC is required.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Flexibility to undertake UK tramping.
• Flexibility to spend extended periods away from home if progressing into European event work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A safety-conscious and customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to get involved and support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• UK tramping and long-distance deliveries as part of the general haulage operation.
• RDC deliveries and collections.
• Trunking and trailer swaps; providing professional customer service at delivery locations.
• Completing vehicle safety checks and maintaining high compliance standards.
• Representing Eventor to a consistently high standard.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Customer-focused

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for more than just another driving job?

At Eventor, part of Culina Group, we’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our growing event logistics operation.

You’ll initially work within our UK general haulage operation, building your experience with Eventor and demonstrating the high standards we expect from our drivers. From there, successful drivers may have the opportunity to progress into our specialist Formula 1 and international events operation, supporting major motorsport and events movements across Europe and worldwide.

This is an opportunity to develop a driving career that could take you well beyond traditional haulage.

Phase 1 – General Haulage

As part of our transport team, your responsibilities will include:

• UK tramping and long-distance deliveries
• RDC deliveries and collections
• Trunking and trailer swaps
• Priority customer deliveries
• Completing vehicle safety checks and maintaining high compliance standards
• Providing professional and excellent customer service at delivery and collection locations
• Representing Eventor to a consistently high standard
• The Opportunity – Formula 1 & Event Logistics

For drivers who demonstrate the right skills, attitude, flexibility and performance, there may be the opportunity to progress into our specialist events operation.

This could see you:

• Travelling throughout Europe and internationally in support of Formula 1 and major events
• Transporting high-value event equipment and specialist freight
• Working at some of the world’s most iconic motorsport circuits
• Supporting the build and dismantle of hospitality units and event operations
• Working closely with colleagues on-site as part of a specialist logistics team
• Playing a key role in delivering complex, high-profile international events

Event logistics is about much more than driving. We’re looking for people who are prepared to get involved, work as part of the wider team and support the operation from departure through to event delivery.

Why Join Eventor?

A genuine opportunity to progress towards Formula 1 and international motorsport event logistics

Opportunities for European and worldwide travel

Permanent employment within a specialist logistics business

A varied role that can go far beyond traditional HGV driving

Retention bonus available

The opportunity to support major sporting events

A role where your practical skills, teamwork and attitude can be just as valuable as your driving experience

Ready for a Driving Career That’s Anything but Ordinary?

Most driving jobs take you from A to B, this one could take you around the world.

If you’re an experienced Class 1 Driver who wants a new challenge and the opportunity to develop a career within specialist event logistics, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

You’ll need:

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• A minimum of 6 months’ Class 1 driving experience
• A valid Driver CPC
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A strong work ethic and professional attitude
• Flexibility to undertake UK tramping
• Flexibility to spend extended periods away from home if progressing into European event work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A safety-conscious and customer-focused approach
• A willingness to get involved and support the wider team

Desirable, But Not Essential

We’d also be interested in hearing from drivers with:

• European driving experience
• Experience driving left-hand drive vehicles
• Trade skills or practical experience in areas such as carpentry, engineering, electrical, mechanical or construction work
• Forklift, telehandler or other plant experience

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Transport a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 20 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.