Motorsport Trackside Operative

DHL Global Forwarding (UK) Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is looking for a Trackside Operative to support event logistics in Luton. You will handle loading and unloading, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain customer relationships. The role requires flexibility for travel to events across Europe and may involve weekend shifts. A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and training opportunities are offered. This role fosters teamwork and is essential for smooth event operations.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with life assurance

Professional employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefits package

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Availability to travel to European and International events, including solo travel.
• Able to work extended periods away from home.
• Competent in using a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks and sea freight containers.
• Completing time sensitive deliveries.
• Maintaining admin and paperwork for vehicles and deliveries.

Skills

Flexibility to work on weekends and overtime

Problem solving attitude

Customer care oriented

Open minded

Education

HGV Class 1 License

Forklift License

ADR Certification

Job description

As a DHL Motorsopath Trackside Operative, 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.

Main tasks at European events:

• Loading and unloading of trucks and sea freight containers.
• Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.
• Competent using a forklift.
• 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 International events:

• Loading and unloading of Airfreight and Sea Freight Containers
• Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.
• Competent using a forklift
• Work as part of a small team on various contracts, as required.
• Checking dims and weight of freight
• Face to face relationship with customers while on site at events.

Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:

• 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)
• Interested and passionate about events logistics with multimodal transport solutions (air, sea and road)
• Open minded
• Problem solving attitude
• Customer care oriented
• To work as part of a small team
• HGV Class 1 License – Preferred
• Forklift License – Essential
• ADR - Preferred

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme which includes life assurance
• Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts
• Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

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

HOURS: 228 annualised days contract

Please note:

Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via our careers website with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role.

DHL is the leading global brand 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. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees.

This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.

We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.