Desktop Engineering Manager

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Transport Logistics division- as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

Life in this role

As part of our Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Desktop Engineering Manager.

The purpose of this role is to manage and develop the Desktop Engineering Team within the Fleet Department, ensuring team and department objectives are achieved through a positive working environment, strong and effective leadership, and a flexible approach. To provide and support best working practices to actively drive down asset VORs and provide tangible KPI reports.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Desktop Engineering (DE) Team communicating with key personnel and suppliers.
• Ensure that the DE Team deliver a high level of support and professionalism to the wider business.
• Provide detailed, accurate and meaningful daily reports and KPIs.
• Ensure that VOR and repair objectives and KPIs are met, maintained, and improved through effective management and team objectives.
• To develop the DE Team through a structured process of performance management, providing and reviewing objectives for your team and individuals.
• You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle and trailer repair techniques.
• Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow Culina Transport Logistics repair standards in line with group branding guidelines.
• Approve & authorise asset repairs.
• Monitor assets that have not been repaired and liaise with suppliers.
• Work closely with the admin team to check the daily cost report, to ensure that repairs are coded to the correct categories.
• Regularly review common maintenance and damage issues, patterns and trends and highlight findings to the senior team.
• Updating the fleet team and the business operations teams on completion of repair work.
• To be open and honest with colleagues to ensure that issues are addressed to minimise any impact on the business.

What you’ll need

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Engineering degree or qualification (desirable)
• CAT C + E driving licence (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar management position within the logistics industry (essential)
• Engineering and/or maintenance experience (desirable)
• Self-starter, energetic, hands-on approach
• Effective planning & organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Open minded, creative, yet practical and results focussed
• Ability to identify and report issues and trends
• Ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent communicator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Mechanical & operational understanding of trucks and trailers essential
• Demonstrate cost discipline and control
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Problem solving skills to drive improvement in performance
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• Team player

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

You may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina.

Over time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. During this period, you may still see these names displayed at some of our sites.

So, if you've applied for a role with Culina but see one of our legacy brands when you arrive for an interview or site visit, don't worry, you're in exactly the right place.