National Engineering Manager

At Culina Asset Management, we are at the forefront of optimising our extensive fleet operations, which includes 3,000 tractor units, 7,500 trailers, and 3,000 pieces of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Our dedicated team is responsible for the strategic procurement, comprehensive life maintenance, insurance management, and fuel purchasing that keeps Culina Group running smoothly. 

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

The main purpose of the National Engineering Manager’s role is to ensure a safe and compliant LGV Fleet with maximum asset availability, allowing Culina Group depots to deliver a first-rate service to our customers. Part of this role also ensures the service providers carrying out the work to keep the fleet compliant are working in a safe and legal environment.

There will be a requirement to travel within this role to attend sites and meetings across the UK.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.30-17.00

Key Duties of a National Engineering Manager:

• Leading the management of the VMU’s for Culina Asset Management.
• Compiling capital plans and presenting to the board on future purchase strategies.
• Managing the weekly and periodic costs from suppliers, and challenging any areas of opportunities.
• Ensuring financial reports are managed and accurate to budgets, ensuring any overspends are mitigated and detail availability to support is available.
• Supporting the transport teams during peak periods to ensure fleet availability to be able to deliver operational excellence.
• Carrying our maintenance standards and compliance audits to ensure a safe and legal operation across LGV VMU workshops.
• Supporting fleet changes in the business, bringing in new assets and decommissioning old fleet.
• Collaborating cross functionality with our fleet manufacturers, maintenance suppliers and distribution centres to deliver great service levels.
• Leading and facilitating internal and external meetings, providing clear direction and next steps.
• Compiling compliance KPI reports to share with key stakeholders, ensuring they are maintained to agreed excellent standards.
• Assisting the management of the VOR daily and collaborating with internal and external suppliers.
• Supporting procurement in the contract negotiations for suppliers.
• Managing third party providers against VMU contract T&C’s.

• Credibility and a track record of managing VMUs either in a fleet engineering management role or where fleet maintenance has been an import aspect of your remit.
• Proven LGV technical knowledge.
• IRTE or City & Guilds or CPC qualified would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and colleagues.
• Solid leadership ability to engage, coach, motivate and develop others to achieve results.
• Excellent attention to detail with competency using MS Office.
• Ability to analyse data, interrogating our fleet maintenance platform.
• Proven ability to provide long term views on asset purchases whilst ensuring new technology and sustainability is at the forefront within our business.
• Transport Manager CPC or LGV 1 Driving Licence would be advantageous.

As part of our drive to make Culina Assessment Management a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 5% employer.
• Life Assurance -  4x your annual salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!