Motorsport Trackside Operative

DHL; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking individuals for event logistics. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks and containers, maintaining paperwork, and ensuring time-sensitive deliveries. Candidates should hold a Forklift License and have a HGV Class 1 License preferred. The role requires teamwork and flexibility for weekend and night shifts. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, focusing on employee development and workplace respect.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with life assurance

Employee assistance and wellbeing program

Voluntary benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 License preferred.
• Essential to hold a Forklift License.
• ADR certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and freight containers.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain paperwork.
• Manage time-sensitive deliveries efficiently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy manual handling

Customer care orientation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HGV Class 1 License

Forklift License

ADR Certification

Job description

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.

Availability and flexibility

• 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

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 License - Preferred
• Forklift License - Essential
• ADR - Preferred

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.

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