Operative, Freight Operations
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Operative, Freight Operations
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.
Job description
As a Freight Operations Operative, you’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring the effective storage, delivery, servicing, setup, pack-down and presentation of garage environments, support equipment and parts—both at events and at our storage facilities. While you’ll be part of a high‑performing team, you’ll also operate independently and confidently to deliver essential tasks that keep our trackside and factory operations running smoothly. You’ll also support wider road, air and see freight operations and take on ad hoc duties as required.
Job requirements
- Experience delivering high‑quality work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Experience working within a highly technical environment.
- Ability to support component fault diagnosis and assist in rectification.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to drive manual vehicles and comply with international road laws.
- Work flexibly, including extensive travel and unsociable hours, as required.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Personal Attributes
- Able to absorb information quickly and follow instructions precisely.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
- Proactive approach and drive for continuous improvement.
- Eagerness to learn, develop and support others through coaching when required.
- Strong team player—supportive, collaborative and adaptable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Physically capable of demanding work, including heavy lifting and working at height.
- Calm, effective and reliable under pressure in fast‑paced environments.
- Able to build strong working relationships across different teams and settings.