HGV DRIVER & EVENT OPERATIVE

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK is seeking an experienced HGV Driver & Event Operative to join our Operations team at Dovenby Hall, delivering professional driving and practical event support across the UK and at international events.

The role involves vehicle checks, loading/unloading, site setup and logistics, with flexibility to travel and work extended hours in line with motorsport programmes.

Qualifications

• HGV Licence (Full UK Class 1 C+E)
• Previous professional HGV driving experience
• Practical and hands-on event support skills

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV vehicles safely to transport cars, equipment and materials.
• Support transport of vehicles and equipment to events, tests and activities.
• Assist with set-up, operation and dismantling of event facilities and infrastructure.

Skills

HGV licence

Driving experience

Practical skills

Safety

Teamwork

Organisation

Communication

Flexibility

Travel

Job description

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid and a variety of global customer racing activities. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced HGV Driver & Event Operative to join our Operations team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is a varied and hands-on role combining professional HGV driving with the practical requirements of supporting M-Sport’s motorsport events and operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in the preparation, transportation and operation of equipment, vehicles and facilities both from our Dovenby Hall headquarters and at events across the UK and internationally.

The role responsibilities include:

• HGV Driving: Safely and professionally operate M-Sport HGV vehicles to transport competition cars, equipment, parts, tools and other event-related materials.
• Event Transport: Support the transportation and movement of vehicles and equipment to and from motorsport events, tests and other activities.
• Event Operations: Provide practical support with the set-up, operation and dismantling of M-Sport’s event facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
• Event Preparation: Assist with the preparation, loading and organisation of vehicles, equipment and materials prior to events and tests.
• Loading & Unloading: Safely load, secure, transport and unload a wide range of motorsport equipment, ensuring all items are handled appropriately and securely.
• Vehicle & Equipment Checks: Carry out routine checks of HGVs, trailers, event vehicles and associated equipment, reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Event Set-Up: Assist with the construction and preparation of service parks, hospitality areas, workshops and other event facilities.
• Logistics: Assist with the movement, organisation and inventory of equipment, parts and materials throughout events and tests.
• Documentation: Complete relevant vehicle, journey and event documentation, ensuring records are maintained accurately.

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

• HGV Licence: Full UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Driving Experience: Previous professional HGV driving experience, with a strong understanding of vehicle safety, loading and securing requirements.
• Practical Skills: Strong practical and hands-on skills, with the ability to assist with a wide range of event and operational tasks.
• Safety: Good understanding of health and safety requirements, particularly relating to HGV operation, loading, unloading and transportation.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a busy event operations team.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage equipment, vehicles and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and extended periods away from home in line with the requirements of motorsport programmes.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel regularly in the UK and internationally as required.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience within motorsport, automotive, engineering or manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Experience with event set-up, temporary structures, workshop facilities or technical equipment would be advantageous.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning performances is what excites and strengthens our team; and our dedicated operations team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support all aspects of the business and deliver results on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including:

• life assurance
• a flexible working day
• company contributed pension scheme
• discounted gym membership
• discount reward scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• company healthcare plan
• long service awards
• an employee assistance programme

As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.