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.

Purpose of the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the efficient storage and servicing of assets and infrastructure during non‑travel weeks, typically in a warehouse environment.

• Safely and accurately set up infrastructure at events, maintaining the highest standards of compliance, safety, quality and presentation.

• Carry out practical hands‑on tasks requiring mechanical, electrical or IT aptitude, resolving obstacles as they arise.

• Apply working knowledge of motorsport garage infrastructure or relevant transferable skills from other industries.

• Ensure accurate reporting, load planning and fulfilment in line with all shipment requirements.

• Safely operate machinery, including forklift equipment (training provided where required).

• Conduct inspections of PPE and supporting equipment.

• Support and carry out trackside security duties to protect company IP.

• Provide race support operational tasks as needed—such as refuelling, tyres and general garage duties.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

What Can McLaren Offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.