Events Manager

We are looking to source an exceptional individual for the role of Events Manager. Our partner specialises in event management and provides tailored logistic solutions for a variety of industries including motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear sector.

They foster a winning culture where every individual is valued, challenged, and inspired to contribute to our ongoing success.

The Role

The primary base location during the off-season will be in Appleton-Thorn; however, there may be flexibility regarding the location.

As an Events Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with company and legislative standards. This includes planning truck movements across the UK and Europe in alignment with the F1 season calendar and adhering to cross-border movement regulations. During events, you will be responsible for technical trailer and pod builds according to specified schedules and processes.

This is a full-time, permanent position with flexible working hours and locations dependent on events and off-season activities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, providing an opportunity to work with a forward-thinking market leader in top-tier events.

Responsibilities of the Events Manager include:

• Transporting high-value cargo while adhering to legal, compliance, and Brexit regulations.
• Preparing, loading, delivering, and setting up equipment at events, as well as dismantling and transporting equipment to subsequent locations.
• Ensuring meticulous attention to detail throughout each event, maintaining the appearance and functionality of all equipment.
• Meeting target dates within agreed timescales with customers and ensuring all components are fully operational.
• Completing customer event reports and managing budgets by raising purchase orders.
• Manual technical trailer and pod builds, maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring operational readiness within agreed timescales.
• Strategically planning resources and coordinating travel arrangements with support from the back-office operations team.
• Ensuring all vehicles are equipped with necessary kits, fuel cards, toll boxes, and relevant documentation for border crossings.
• Assisting in accident investigations and follow-ups with support from the back-office operations team.
• Maintaining vehicles to a high standard consistent with Formula 1 presentation requirements.
• Ensuring all legal documentation is up-to-date for trucks/trailers and complying with relevant regulations.
• Understanding exit and entry declarations, GVMS route logs, and communicating legal updates to drivers.
• Supervising Working Time Directive (WTD) compliance for drivers during events.
• Liaising with various stakeholders including driver agencies, customers, emergency services, and service providers.
• Cooperating with the employer to fulfil legal obligations and following health, safety, and welfare protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for the role of Events Manager, the following are essential.

• Previous experience in Events Management, within prestigious motorsports or F1.
• Class C+E (Class1) HGV license.
• Working knowledge of EU Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) Legislation.
• Familiarity with tachograph legislation.

Additional Information

Our partner is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where employee development and success are valued.

They offer dedicated learning and development programs to all employees, providing opportunities for career advancement in the logistics industry within a thriving team culture.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Private medical cover through Bupa.
• Company vehicle usage.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Employee assistance program for wellness support.
• Eye care vouchers for savings on eye tests and prescription glasses.
• Reward and recognition initiatives including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on 0121 820 7020 or email me at

Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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