Join our client's specialist events logistics team as an HGV Driver, supporting high-profile Formula 1 events across Europe. This is a unique opportunity that goes far beyond a typical driving role, combining international travel, teamwork, and hands-on involvement in world-class sporting events.
This role requires a minimum of 12 months Class 1 HGV experience and the flexibility to work away from home for extended periods during the F1 calendar.
Work availability is dictated by the race schedule; therefore, hours and assignments vary based on seasonal demand and peak periods that can require up to 14 consecutive weeks away. International travel is primarily via sleeper coach, with potential UK-based work available during the off-season.
Your Time at Work
Formula 1 Season (Trackside Operations)
You will be responsible for transporting and delivering high-value cargo across the UK and Europe to support the full Formula 1 calendar.
During each event, you will:
Transport & Logistics
- Drive HGV vehicles across the UK and European locations carrying specialist event equipment
- Ensure all vehicles and trailers are safe, compliant, and roadworthy
- Assist with loading/unloading and securing all cargo to the highest standard
Trackside Setup & Build
- Take part in the complete construction of race base, hospitality units and tyre fitting
- Mark out build areas, lay and level grids, and install structural components
- Carry out cleaning, maintenance, and interior setup of furniture and décor
Event-Time Duties
- Support hospitality operations, including customer service, cleaning and kitchen assistance, and front-of-house tasks
- Complete maintenance tasks to uphold exceptionally high standards
- Work flexibly to meet changing event schedules and customer requirements
Pack Down & Departure
- Dismantle units and structures to prepare all equipment for transport
- Assist with lifting, loading and securing pods, equipment, and trailers
- Maintain trucks to an immaculate condition - inside and out - throughout the year
Outside the Formula One Season (typically from September through to May)
You will carry out UK HGV tramping and general haulage duties across our Transport business, including:
- Deliveries and collections to RDCs
- Manual handling and store deliveries
Drop & swaps, trunking, and priority customer loads across multiple sectors
Our Perfect Worker
- Valid Class 1 HGV licence - (12 months minimum experience)
- Experience of driving in Europe and driving LHD units is advantageous but not essential
- Flexibility to work away for up to 14 consecutive weeks
- Flexibility to work both day and night hours
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Great work ethic with high standards of professionalism, proactive, independent thinking and a good attention to detail
- Willingness to take on varied tasks, including construction, hospitality, and maintenance and therefore additional skills outside of driving is beneficial but not essential, e.g. Trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical), Engineering, Building, Rigging, Forklift/Telehandler, Tyre Fitting, etc.
Key Information and Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to enter the world of elite event work, combining professional driving with global travel and technical production.
- Consolidated rate of pay: £185 per day
- Shared hotel accommodation provided
- International travel opportunities, including European Formula 1 events
- Varied role combining driving, logistics, and event operations
- Work on some of the world's most prestigious motorsport events
Job Ref: D1ESLEV
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£185.00 - £185.00 per day