Events Logistics & Show Operations Specialist

Job description

Events Logistics & Show Operations specialist (C+E Licence required) Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) with regular travel for events Working hours: Monday to Friday (8.45 – 5pm) with occasional weekend event working. Salary: From £40,000 + Car + an excellent benefits package including: • In-house training provided to support career progression • 25 days holiday + public holidays which increases with service • Competitive employer pension • Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries • 4x basic salary life insurance • Eligibility to receive an annual ‘Company Success Payment About the Role As our Events Logistics & Show Operations Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering Scania's events programme across the UK. From exhibitions and customer roadshows to press and product launches, promotional campaigns and internal events, you'll ensure our vehicles, trailers and event assets are transported, prepared and presented to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role combining logistics, vehicle operations and event delivery. You'll work closely with internal teams, customers and media representatives while supporting on-site event operations across the UK, with occasional overseas travel and weekend work during peak event periods. For this role, you must have a C+E Licence and full driving licence. Responsibilities Coordinate the transport, delivery and collection of event vehicles, show trailers and hospitality assets. Prepare, set up and de-rig event infrastructure, including branding, merchandise and display equipment. Ensure all event vehicles are presented to the highest standards for exhibitions, demonstrations and media activities. Support press events, customer demonstrations and promotional campaigns, including vehicle familiarisation where required. Operate and support the Scania Show Trailer and other event assets at exhibitions and customer events. Manage the storage, maintenance and inventory of event equipment and merchandise. Carry out vehicle inspections and ensure all assets are event ready. Support event build, breakdown and on-site logistics while maintaining safe working practices. Ensure compliance with health, safety and transport regulations and contribute to continuous improvement of event operations. About You: You'll be a proactive, organised and practical individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional events. You'll have: Experience in event logistics, commercial vehicle operations, exhibition trailers A strong understanding of commercial vehicles and vehicle presentation. Excellent planning and organisational skills with great attention to detail. Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers, media representatives and colleagues. A flexible approach, with the ability to travel across the UK and work occasional weekends during peak event periods. The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team. A full UK driving licence and C+E Licence If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today. Closing date:18.09.26 - Please note, the closing date could change based on volume of applications Next steps: If you like the sound of this position, please apply today. Your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager or a member of the Scania Recruitment Team. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to have a conversation and discuss the role further. Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries. At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation. We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone. Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.