HGV Driver – Formula 1 Events & General Haulage

Rugby Source: WhatJobs

£125 day rate on shift

Are you an experienced HGV Driver (minimum 12 months) looking for a role that goes far beyond what you would normally see?

We are recruiting for drivers to join our specialist events logistics team, supporting high-profile Formula 1 events across Europe, International Flyaways available, combined with UK tramping and general haulage outside of the F1 season.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role for drivers who enjoy travel, teamwork, hands-on work, and being part of world-class event operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

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. This requires the ability to work away from home for extended periods of up to 14 consecutive weeks at a time. During each event you will:

Transport & Logistics

Drive HGV vehicles across 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

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

This is a unique chance to combine HGV driving with international travel, event logistics, and Formula 1 operations. If you want something more dynamic than standard transport work, this could be the perfect next step for you. We have permanent and fixed term contract opportunities available.

Outside the Formula One Season

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

What We’re Looking For

Valid Class 1 HGV licence – (12 months minimum experience)
Flexibility to work away for up to 14 consecutive weeks
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
Experience of driving in Europe and driving LHD units is advantageous but not essential

Rates of Pay & Allowances

Event Crew

£125 day rate on shift
£100 day rate on rest day

Daily rates of pay will be payable when working on day or night shift during the Event Season.

A daily allowance of £47 a day (night out, meal and overseas tax‑free allowance) will be paid whilst on Event for working and rest days in Europe and Worldwide, where applicable.

A daily allowance of £40 a day (night out and meal tax‑free allowance) will be paid whilst undertaking Event work in the UK (with the exception of Silverstone).