Motorsport Trackside Co-ordinator - Luton

DHL Germany; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Luton seeks a Trackside Coordinator to support logistics at motorsport events. The role involves supervising operations, liaising with departments, and engaging with customers. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and proficient in MS Office. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities across events. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Availability to travel to events, including extended periods away.
• Flexibility for weekend and night shifts.
• Experience in operations preferred but not essential.
• Interest in events logistics and multimodal transport solutions.
• Excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of other languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist trackside team in supervising operations during events.
• Liaise with departments for travel and logistics coordination.
• Support trackside team with admin and paperwork.
• Monitor flights and trucks related to events.
• Engage with customers on-site.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel

Job description

Trackside Coordinator – Motorsport

As a DHL Trackside Coordinator, 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.

IN THIS JOB YOU WILL:

• Assisting trackside team in supervising inbound and outbound operations throughout events (loading of containers, trucks and airfreight pallets, checking dims and weight of freight).
• Liaise with other departments to coordinate travel, admin and schedule services.
• Support trackside team with admin and paperwork.
• Following up and monitoring flights/trucks, from/to events.
• Face to face relationship with customers while on site at events.

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)
• Operations experience preferred but not essential.
• Interested and passionate about events logistics with multimodal transport solutions (air, sea and road). Knowledge of air freight import and export is preferred and will be considered an advantage.
• High level of attention to details, anything worth doing is worth doing right every single time. You stay focused and nothing gets missed.
• Willingness to learn new things every day and can quickly adapt and react when things change.
• Good communication skills. You communicate clearly and can engage and explain your thoughts and ideas.
• Proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel, Microsoft Teams and IT level. You can create advanced spreadsheet to optimize time.
• Problem solving attitude. You enjoy solving problem and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• A proven ability to identify and meet customer needs in a professional and friendly manner. You are a natural at building relationships with any level within the organization, especially with senior high people.
• Able to prioritise and perform under pressure. You thrive on working on a number of projects at any one time.
• To work as part of a small team, you are always available to assist and help a colleague to ensure the results are met.
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential for this position.
• Apart from English a knowledge of other languages, Italian, German, Spanish are desirable but not essential.

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

HOURS: 228 annualized days contract

REPORTS TO: Trackside Operations Manager

If you would like to be considered for this challenging and exciting position, please inform your immediate supervisor or manager (if you are employed within DHL at present) and then apply via the jobs portal.

DHLis the leading globalbrand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

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