Company Driver

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

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.

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 constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.