Transport Coordinator

M-Sport Uk; Tebay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Sport UK is recruiting a Transport Coordinator to join our logistics team at Dovenby Hall, Cumbria. The role focuses on planning and coordinating transport operations across the UK, Europe and international events with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will manage Carnets and customs documentation, driver onboarding and compliance, and liaise with suppliers to optimise transport costs.

Responsibilities

• Carnet & Customs Management: creating, maintaining and processing ATA Carnets and international shipping docs.
• Driver & Fleet Administration: sourcing and managing contract drivers and ensuring compliance.
• Invoice & Financial Tracking: monitoring, verifying and approving driver invoices and transport costs.
• Compliance & Regulations: understanding driver hours, tachograph rules and O-Licence laws.
• European Route Planning: planning multi-stop routes across Europe including ferry bookings.
• Event Logistics: coordinating freight, vehicles and equipment for motorsport events and tests.
• Supplier Liaison: being the main point of contact for suppliers, freight partners and internal teams.

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’re looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Transport Coordinator to join our growing transport team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the efficient planning and coordination of transport operations across the UK, Europe and worldwide events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong logistical, administrative and communication skills to become part of a fast-paced motorsport environment.

The role responsibilities include:

Carnet & Customs Management: Take ownership of creating, maintaining, and processing multiple ATA Carnets and essential international shipping/customs documentation.

Driver & Fleet Administration: Help source onboard, and manage contract drivers, ensuring all necessary compliance and paperwork are complete.

Invoice & Financial Tracking: Monitor, verify, and approve driver invoices, keeping tight control of transport costs and supporting budget tracking.

Compliance & Regulations: Maintain a solid working understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations, and basic Operator’s Licence (O-Licence) laws to support our Transport Manager.

European Route Planning: Plan complex, multi-stop routes across Europe, including the direct booking and coordination of ferry crossings and transit schedules.

Event Logistics: Coordinate time-critical freight, vehicle, and equipment movements for motorsport events, test, and business activities, ensuring everything arrives exactly when needed.

Supplier Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for external suppliers, freight partners, customs agents, and internal departments.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Motorsport Urgency: A clear understanding of the speed, precision, and dedication required to work within a professional motorsport environment.

Operational Flexibility: A flexible and adaptable attitude towards working hours; there is a clear expectation that work outside of normal operating hours will be required at certain times during live events and critical transit windows.

Software & IT Literacy: Strong MS Office skills, combined with the capability and confidence to use transport-specific software (e.g. Tachomaster) and other tracking systems.

Communication & Organisation: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and superb written/verbal communication when dealing with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience within logistics, transport coordination, motorsport operations or a similar role, ideally within a fast-paced environment or international setting.

Direct experience handling multiple ATA Carnets and international freight or customs processes is highly desirable.

WHY US

Operating a renowned 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 workforce; and our dedicated business support team are at the core of everything we do - working closely to support our projects with outstanding 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, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October