Operative, Company Driver Woking, England
Job description
Purpose of the Role:
As a professional driver, with a category C+E vocational licence, you will fulfil delivery and collection requirements throughout the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe in HGV / LCV vehicles, fully supporting the logistical needs of McLaren Racing.
Key Relationships
- Transport Management team
- Transport Co-ordination team
Role Dimensions:
You will collaborate closely with the Transport Team(s) to ensure delivery and collection requirements are completed on time and in full across the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe. The position will involve unsociable hours and substantial weekend work including Event attendance and overseas travel.
Principal Accountabilities:
- HGV / LCV driving (including left hand drive vehicles in the UK)
- Complete vehicle checks prior to use, notify any defects to Fleet Co-ordinators by completing the company defect reporting system.
- Comply with all statutory requirements related to the Road Traffic Act, Driver's hours regulations & Working Time Directive, vehicle weight limits and speed limits in line with the O License legalisation.
- Guarantee that all documentation is completed accurately and in line with corporate procedures and company policy.
- Attend specific work instructions, trainings and staff meetings as required.
- Maintain consistent quality standards in vehicle condition and cleanliness.
- Collaborating with the Transport management team who co-ordinate the Van and Truck board electronic planner
- Ensuring Company credit card is reconciled monthly online.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- European HGV / LCV experience
- Knowledge of motorsport race trailers and curtain sider operations
- Ability to work to extremely tight and demanding deadlines with conflicting priorities.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Driver Hours and Tachograph rules and regulations.
- Experience of ATA Carnet, customs formalities, and cross border functions.
- Load security and appreciation.
- B1 Counterbalance lift truck operator
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive - takes opportunity to use initiative where possible
- Highly organised
- Highly self-motivated
- High attention to detail
- Team player and supports others
- Ability and willingness to travel abroad
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Brand ambassador for McLaren Racing
What McLaren can offer?
We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
