At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and then run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe.
The Dacia Sandrider team have an exciting opportunity for a Truckie / HGV Driver and Tyre Technician to join them in their quest to win the World Rally Raid Championship in the FIA Ultimate T1+ category. You will provide logistics support, ensuring all equipment and cars are delivered to venues around the world, whether by truck or air/sea freight. You will also be responsible for the wheels and tyres for cars on events, and the upkeep and maintenance of equipment and service area. Worldwide travel is an essential part of this role and can be up to 3-4 weeks per event. You will be required to work at the factory between events preparing the vehicles and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver cars and equipment to tight deadlines around the UK, Europe and worldwide, obeying customs clearance procedures.
2. Take responsibility for wheels and tyres for the rally car(s) under guidance from the Chief Truckie.
3. Ensure vehicles and equipment transported are carefully handled and care is taken to prevent damage being caused to them.
4. Ensure all vehicles are kept in a permanently clean and presentable condition, both inside and out, at the workshop and on event.
5. Assist with the general upkeep and presentation of the service area on event and the Truckie bay and compound when at the workshop.
6. Be responsible for the set up and pack down in accordance with the championship organisation rules.
7. Ensure consumable stock levels are maintained.
8. Ensure legality within O licence regulations, Driver’s hours etc.
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have a Class 1 HGV licence and current DCPC and digital tachograph card, as well as previous experience within a similar motorsport role, ideally within a Rally environment. European driving experience is required, with knowledge of customs procedures in relation to ATA carnets. You will have experience of co-ordinating tyres on event and be comfortable with long and unsociable hours as well as travel to events worldwide.
What can we offer you?
9. An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
10. 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
11. Competitive lieu day policy
12. Training opportunities for continuing professional development
13. Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
14. Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
15. Cyclescheme
16. Exercise classes
17. Paid time off for volunteering
18. Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
19. Social events throughout the year
20. Exclusive company discounts
21. Life assurance
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.
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