Motorsport Planning & Warehouse Manager

Motorsport Planning & Warehouse Manager

Pirelli Motorsport Services Ltd – Didcot, Oxfordshire

Pirelli Motorsport Services Ltd, part of one of the world's leading tyre manufacturers, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Motorsport Planning & Warehouse Manager to join its busy team in Didcot.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the successful delivery of Pirelli’s motorsport operations. The position involves the detailed planning and coordination of personnel, tyres, equipment, and warehouse activity to ensure everything is prepared and available when required.

Although the role includes responsibility for warehouse operations, this is not a traditional high-volume warehouse management position. The primary focus is forward planning, operational coordination and ensuring that Pirelli’s motorsport programmes are supported accurately, safely and efficiently.

Working within our successful team and reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will play an important role in delivering operational excellence within a fast-moving, deadline-driven motorsport environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate tyres, equipment, and resources in line with motorsport schedules and operational requirements.
• Manage personnel, workflow and the warehouse layout to maximise space, efficiency and operational readiness.
• Lead and support a team of direct reports, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and allocation of work.
• Supporting and coordinating the movement of tyres, materials and equipment into and out of the facility.
• Maintain accurate inventory, movement and operational records using company systems.
• Oversee the preparation, checking, loading and unloading of motorsport shipments.
• Work closely with the Logistics Manager and wider motorsport team to anticipate requirements, resolve issues and meet strict deadlines.
• Assist with the production and coordination of planned maintenance programmes, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
• Support the Property Manager with the coordination of building maintenance.
• Manage Health and Safety requirements within the facility, including monitoring, compliance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, planning and efficiency.
• Provide flexibility during busy periods to ensure time-critical work is completed.

About you

You will be a highly organised and proactive manager who is comfortable coordinating multiple operational requirements at the same time. You will understand the importance of accuracy, preparation and clear communication within a time-sensitive motorsport environment.

You must be self-motivated, able to think ahead and capable of motivating others to maintain consistently high operational standards.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience in operational planning.
• Experience leading and managing an operational team.
• Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Experience managing stock, equipment movements and inventory records.
• Confidence using warehouse inventory and planning systems.
• An understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage changing requirements during busy periods.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current forklift truck licence.

Previous experience within motorsport or a closely related automotive environment would be highly advantageous.

Due to the time-critical nature of motorsport operations, flexibility will occasionally be required to ensure essential work is completed.

What we offer

• An exciting career within international motorsport.
• A fast-moving, passion-driven working environment.
• The opportunity to make a valuable contribution to Pirelli’s motorsport operations.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Passport to travel freely. Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting a CV