Logistics Coordinator
Job Summary
Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1
At Formula 1 we are passionate about delivering the worlds greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now more than 75 years on the sport remains a pioneer developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.
Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering broadcast legal logistics security event management commercial media rights marketing or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our Events team. The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for the logistics coordination and administration of F1 event assets freight crew travel local staffing show cars and operational equipment across Grand Prix and affiliated events.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support F1s live fan experience by coordinating the logistics assets crew movements and operational administration required for successful event delivery.
- Reporting to the Senior Event Delivery Manager the Event Logistics and Coordination Manager coordinates freight crew travel purchase orders invoices asset tracking staffing show cars and equipment readiness across allocated events.
- The role works with internal teams suppliers freight partners travel providers and local staffing agencies to ensure efficient accurate and timely delivery.
- Coordinate freight movements shipping schedules collections deliveries load-in/out plans and return logistics.
- Liaise with freight partners suppliers promoters and venues on delivery windows access documentation and site restrictions.
- Track shipments and resolve freight issues delays customs queries or delivery changes.
- Maintain logistics schedules freight trackers packing lists and delivery records.
- Work with the travel department to coordinate flights accommodation ground transport transfers and arrival/departure information.
- Prepare crew information packs covering travel accommodation accreditation schedules site rules contacts and welfare details.
- Maintain travel trackers transport schedules and emergency contact details.
- Confirm access accreditation and arrival arrangements with internal teams travel providers and promoters.
- Raise purchase orders in line with approved scopes budgets and internal processes.
- Track supplier costs quotations approvals purchase orders invoices and payment status.
- Process invoices accurately and resolve queries with suppliers finance and internal stakeholders.
- Support event reconciliation accruals and cost reporting.
- Maintain asset registers inventory trackers equipment lists and movement records.
- Track asset location condition allocation dispatch return and storage status.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules servicing repairs testing and replacement needs.
- Coordinate F1 show car movement storage preparation documentation condition checks and return logistics.
- Capture post-event asset updates losses damage maintenance requirements and lessons learned.
- Book and coordinate local event staff agency teams and operational support.
- Confirm staffing schedules call times roles uniform requirements access arrangements and briefing information.
- Maintain staff trackers contact lists attendance records and sign-in information.
- Escalate staffing gaps scheduling issues or operational risks and support practical solutions.
What Are We Looking For
Personal Qualities
In this role it is essential that you are:
- Highly organised proactive and accountable.
- Calm practical and solutions-focused under pressure.
- Collaborative with strong relationships across teams suppliers promoters and agencies.
- Confident communicator with a flexible can-do attitude.
- Willing and able to travel internationally for race events if required.
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
- 4 years Experience in event logistics coordination operations or production support across sport live entertainment brand activation or major events.
- Experience coordinating freight travel suppliers staffing or asset movements in a live event environment.
- Experience raising purchase orders processing invoices and maintaining cost trackers.
- Experience maintaining asset registers logistics trackers crew information or operational documentation.
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
- Strong planning organisation prioritisation and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of freight travel event logistics local staffing and supplier coordination.
- Confident using trackers schedules purchase order systems invoice processes and shared planning documents.
- Able to manage multiple event workstreams deadlines and stakeholders at pace.
- Clear written and verbal communication with strong
Why join the force behind the sport
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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Division:
CommercialRequired Experience:
IC