YARD OPERATIVE

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Flexible working day

Discount gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical and reliable Yard Operative to join the Operations team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters. You will support day-to-day site operations, vehicle movement, equipment handling and event requirements.

The role requires a full UK driving license, hands-on skills, and a flexible approach to work hours to support motorsport programmes and events.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with the ability to drive a range of company vehicles
• Previous experience of professional or work-related driving would be advantageous
• Strong practical and hands-on skills with the ability to safely handle equipment, tools, vehicles and materials
• Good understanding of basic vehicle checks and the importance of maintaining vehicle safety and roadworthiness
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements when working with vehicles, equipment and materials
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy event operations team
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage equipment, vehicles and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload event equipment, tools and supplies from trucks and storage facilities, ensuring secure transport and handling of all items
• Vehicle Checks: Perform regular basic maintenance checks on a range of vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness and safety standards
• Vehicle Maintenance Reporting: Report any vehicle maintenance issues or defects to the Transport Manager
• General Driving: Local and national driving duties, including airport runs and collection/delivery of parts and materials
• Vehicle Movement: Move trucks and large company vehicles on site and for road tests and event preparation
• Equipment Management: Maintain accurate records of equipment and tools, ensuring they are sorted, stored and maintained
• Site Upkeep: Keep the site, yard and facilities clean, tidy and organized for a safe working environment
• Event Support: Assist with event set-ups and provide practical support with operational requirements

Skills

Driving

Vehicle checks

Practical skills

Health & safety

Teamwork

Organisation

Communication

Flexibility

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 a practical and reliable Yard Operative to join our Operations team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of our site, vehicles and event activities. The successful candidate will play an important role in the safe movement, preparation and organisation of equipment, vehicles and supplies, while also supporting the wider Operations team with general driving, site upkeep and event requirements.

The role responsibilities include:

• Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload event equipment, tools and supplies from trucks and storage facilities, ensuring the secure transport and handling of all items.
• Vehicle Checks: Perform regular basic maintenance checks on a range of vehicles, ensuring they are roadworthy and comply with relevant safety standards.
• Vehicle Maintenance Reporting: Promptly report any vehicle maintenance issues or defects to the Transport Manager.
• General Driving: Undertake local and national driving duties, including airport runs and the collection and delivery of parts, equipment and other materials.
• Vehicle Movement: Professionally move trucks and other large company vehicles within and outside the company premises, including for road tests and preparation for events.
• Equipment Management: Maintain accurate records of equipment and tools, ensuring they are correctly sorted, stored and maintained.
• Site Upkeep: Keep the site, yard and related facilities clean, tidy and organised to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Event Support: Assist with event set-ups and provide practical support with other operational requirements as needed.

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

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

• Driving Licence: Full UK driving license with the ability to drive a range of company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Driving Experience: Previous experience of professional or work-related driving would be advantageous.
• Practical Skills: Strong practical and hands-on skills, with the ability to safely handle equipment, tools, vehicles and materials.
• Vehicle Awareness: Good understanding of basic vehicle checks and the importance of maintaining vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
• Health & Safety: Good understanding of health and safety requirements when working with vehicles, equipment and materials.
• 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 and weekends, in line with the requirements of motorsport programmes.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience within motorsport, automotive, engineering or manufacturing, logistics or a similar operational environment would be advantageous.
• Experience driving larger vehicles or commercial vehicles 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, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.