Trackside Operative - #187330

DHL Global Forwarding


Date: 1 week ago
City: Dunstable
Contract type: Full time

As a DHL Motorsport Trackside Operative, you’ll support/deliver on event logistic requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Join us to work for an employer who rewards hard work and dedication with an attractive salary and job satisfaction.


Job Purpose:

Main tasks at European events:

  • Loading and unloading of trucks and sea freight containers.
  • Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.
  • Competent using a forklift.
  • 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 International events:

  • Loading and unloading of Airfreight and Sea Freight Containers
  • Manual handling of equipment, including pushing crates and heavy movements.
  • Competent using a forklift
  • Work as part of a small team on various contracts, as required.
  • Checking dims and weight of freight
  • Face to face relationship with customers while on site at events.



Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:

  • Availability to travel to European and International 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 with multimodal transport solutions (air, sea and road)
  • Open minded
  • Problem solving attitude
  • Customer care oriented
  • To work as part of a small team
  • HGV Class 1 License – Preferred
  • Forklift License – Essential
  • ADR - Preferred


LOCATION: Official work location Luton, however multiple locations dependent on event calendar

HOURS: 228 annualised days contract


DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.


Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.


We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

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