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.
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; Develop the DE Team through a structured process of performance management, providing and reviewing objectives for your team and individuals; 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; Update the fleet team and the business operations teams on completion of repair work; Be open and honest with colleagues to ensure that issues are addressed to minimise any impact on the business
Requirements
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
Nice to have
Engineering degree or qualification; CAT C + E driving licence; Engineering and/or maintenance experience
Benefits
Private Medical Cover (Bupa); Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme; Wellbeing Support via Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential counselling and legal support); Eye Care Vouchers; Reward & Recognition; Everyday Discounts from over 50 leading retailers
Wielka Brytania · Warrington
