CareerPlan

Desktop Engineering Manager

Warrington, gbFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage and develop the Desktop Engineering Team within the Fleet Department to drive down asset VORs, ensure high-level support for vehicle and trailer repairs, and provide accurate daily reports and KPIs.

Role type

Senior management (Desktop Engineering Manager)

Builds

Fleet repair operations and asset maintenance workflows

Domain

Transport logistics and vehicle maintenance

Required skills

Team leadership, performance management, vehicle and trailer repair knowledge, cost calculation, supplier liaison, trend analysis, reporting, negotiation, Microsoft Office proficiency, mechanical understanding of trucks and trailers

Preferred skills

Engineering degree, CAT C + E driving licence, engineering/maintenance experience, problem-solving, numeracy and literacy

Responsibilities

Lead and support the Desktop Engineering Team, deliver high-level support to the business, provide detailed daily reports and KPIs, meet and improve VOR and repair objectives, develop team through performance management, calculate costings and repair times, approve and authorise asset repairs, monitor unrepaired assets, liaise with suppliers, review maintenance patterns and trends, update fleet and operations teams on repair completion

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC