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HGV Class 1 Driver Operative - Manchester - UK and EU Travel

Parkside trafford park Posted 18 Oct 2026 Closing: 17 Nov 2026
Permanent Class 1 (C+E) Featured
£40,000 - £53,000
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Job Description & Overview

Our well known client is looking for a Class 1 Driver / Driver Operative for their Motorsports division, you'll support/deliver on event logistic In Formula racing requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. 
 
In this role you will require European travel.
 
Salary £40,000-£43,000 plus per diem (approx £50 per day)
HOURS: 228 annualised days contract
 
Job Purpose:
Main tasks at European F1 events:
  • Loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Drive to and from European race Circuits.
  • Away for up to 3 weeks per event, Between May and September
  • Manual handling of equipment.
  • 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 (Sept to April) :
  • To work as part of the transport team.
  • Experienced people with the capability to manage the day-to-day tasks required to fulfil these roles.
  • Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment.
  • To be flexible with working times and days and be part of a shift operation.
  • Needs to be able to communicate effectively to customers,
  • To be able to produce a checkable 5-year work history
  • To work closely with the Transport planners
  • Hold a clean current HGV / LGV Class C / C+E licence.
  • Hazardous trained licence would be advantageous.
  • Basic IT knowledge (use of Apps / mobile phones)
  • To have awareness and will be compliant in all DVSA / EU / UK & WTD processes and procedures and legislation.
  • A responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace and on the road,
  • Awareness of the Aviation Security regulations  and ensuring compliance at all times (training will be provided on Employment).
  • Good rate of pay, very good company pension and extras associated with a global company.
  • The use of a new and well-maintained fleet of vehicles.
 
Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required: 
  • Availability to travel to European 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.
  • Open minded
  • Problem solving attitude
  • Customer care oriented
  • To work as part of a small team
  • HGV Class 1 License - Essential
  • Forklift License - Preferred, but not essential
  • ADR - Preferred, but not essential
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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 18 Oct 2026
  • Location: trafford park
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
  • Category: Other
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