Event Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Stobart are the largest, most sustainable logistics provider in the UK.

Through our unique model, we operate the largest user shared network that ensures maximum capacity whilst guaranteeing service and quality. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we specialise in the Retail, Consumer, E-commerce and Manufacturing sectors, working with some of the worlds well-known brands.

Stobart joined the Culina Group in 2021 and became part of the largest, market leading, privately owned logistics provider in the UK. With a turnover in excess of £2.2billion, a combined workforce of over 20,000 colleagues and a joint fleet of over 5,000 vehicles, they specialise in providing chilled, ambient, and industrial services solutions, covering the whole of the UK.

Job Description

What's the role? 

Eventor are looking for an Event Manager for an exciting new project. You will deliver consistent performance overseeing and being responsible for the day to day running of the operation to ensure that all daily targets are met in the most cost effective, efficient, and safe manner in line with our policies and procedures. To take responsibility for customer and in house  cost control and leading continuous improvement activities within the sector.

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 with F1/F2/F3 season calendar following cross border movement legality. When at events carrying out builds, following SSW and written processes in line with customer schedules.

Main Responsibilities & Objectives:

  • 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 post event
  • Budget management, raising POs, ensuring all customer work has POs prior to start if needed
  • Strategically planning resource whilst on event
  • Responsible for travel arrangements i.e., flights, hotels, ferry, Euro tunnel as and when needed
  • Ensuring all trucks have relevant kit, fuel cards, toll boxes, various taxes for crossing boarders.
  • Assisting in accident investigation and follow up
  • Ensuring all vehicles are operating during the race season at a Formula 1 presentation standard
  • Ensure all legal documentation is present for trucks/trailers
  • 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
  • Follow the accident/incident and H&S processes in place

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in the F1/Motorsport industry
  • Strategic resource management 
  • Confidence to communicate and liaise with prestigious customers
  • An ability to work to tight deadlines and monitor customer requirements
  • An influential leader with an ability to manage a team and implement processes
  • Working knowledge of EU Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation
  • Working knowledge of Tachograph legislation.

Additional Information

  • 28 Days annual leave
  • Loyalty Bonus: 5 extra days holiday allowance after 5 years’ service / cash equivalent
  • Free full Stobart company uniform
  • Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Free Parking
  • Pension Scheme – company 3% contribution
  • Death in Service
  • Colleague Performance Review Process
  • Onsite canteens (subject to depot)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership at PureGym
  • Rewards App – discount on 100’s of brands
  • Refer a friend bonus

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