Company Description
Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.
Company Overview
Eventor are event specialists and provide bespoke logistic solutions of every kind for motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear industry.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an Events Manager to join our F1 Events team.
Base location out of season will be Appleton-Thorn, though flexibility on location could be given.
As Events Manager you will manage the day-to-day operation ensuring adherence to all Company and Legislative compliance standards. Planning truck movements within UK/Europe in accordance to the F1 season calendar following cross boarder movement legality. When at events carrying out technical trailer/pod builds following SSW and written processes in line with customer schedules.
This is a full time, permanent position working flexible hours depending on events and off season. We’re offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader across top tire events.
Job responsibilities of Events Manager include:
Transporting high-spec cargo, following legal, compliance and Brexit perimeters
Preparing and loading of equipment, along with the delivery and set up once at the event. As well as break down the event and transport the specialist equipment on to the next location
Attention to detail through the entire event, ensuring you continually monitor and maintain the appearance of every single piece of equipment
Ensuring all target dates are met within agreed timescales with the customers and all components are fully operational
Completing customer event reports
Budget management, raising POs, ensuring all customer work has POs prior to start
Manual technical trailer and POD builds, maintenance, cleaning and ensuring all is operational on agreed timescales for customer
Responsible for travel arrangements i.e., flights, hotels, ferry, Euro tunnel, (Supported by back-office operations team)
Ensuring all trucks have relevant kit, fuel cards, toll boxes, various taxes for crossing boarders.
Assisting in accident investigation and follow up (Supported by back-office operations team)
Ensuring all vehicles are operating during the race season at a Formula 1 presentation standard
Ensure all legal documentation is present for trucks/trailers, permission to drive letters, certificates of conformity, insurance, V5, EU community licence, Truck tacho calibration, insurance green card, ECMT certificates of roadworthiness, low noise Austria, trailer registration, ECMT cert of compliance, trailer goods in transit insurance.
Have a clear understanding of exit & entry declarations & GVMS route logs
Ensure all drivers are made aware of legal updates/changes in legislation
Assist with goods vehicle movement checks when required (any rejections etc.)
Supervising the WTD process whilst drivers are on event on other work ensuring hours are logged correctly
Liaise with Driver Agencies, customers, General Public, Emergency services, Recovery Companies, service providers nationally and internationally, (Supported by back-office operations team)
Follow the accident/incident and H&S processes in place
Qualifications
To apply for the role of Events Manager, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:
Have previous Events Management experience ideally within prestige Motor sports/F1.
Have a Class C+E license.
Working knowledge of EU Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation
Working knowledge of Tachograph legislation.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Eventor a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement. 20 days, then 25 days after 3 years service
Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
Car allowance - £5,000 per annum
Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam