HGV Driver & Event Operations Technician in Cockermouth

M-Sport UK is a world-leading motorsport team responsible for the design, build, and running of championship-winning rally cars and high-performance vehicles across the globe. We are currently seeking an HGV Driver & Event Operations Technician to play a vital role in the transportation, installation and set-up of our motorsport equipment at events and test locations worldwide. This is a hands-on, varied role combining professional HGV driving with event logistics and on-site coordination in a fast-paced motorsport environment, with extensive European and global travel.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Driving HGVs to UK and international events, tests, and logistics hubs.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure safely and efficiently.
• Coordinating the set-up and breakdown of service areas, garages, and event facilities.
• Ensuring all equipment is secured, organised and maintained during transport.
• Supporting event operations and working closely with engineers, technicians and logistics teams.
• Representing M-Sport professionally at events and external venues.
• Adhering to all health & safety, road transport and motorsport regulations.

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.
• A proactive team player who communicates effectively and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt working hours to meet business operations, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in motorsport or event experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience driving left hand/European driving is strongly desirable.

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series. The drive to deliver championship-winning performances is what excites and strengthens our team; and our dedicated Operations team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support all areas of the business and deliver results on the world stage. We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing. We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.