Desktop Engineer Trainee

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina 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!

Our friendly Appleton site are now recruiting for a new Desktop Engineer Trainee to provide support to the Desktop Engineering Team within Fleet Department, assisting with day-to-day operational activities to ensure that team objectives are consistently achieved.

You will develop and apply best working practices that contribute to the reduction of group-wide asset VORs, while supporting the preparation of accurate, timely, and meaningful KPI reporting under the direction of senior team members.

This position is intended as a structured development role, offering the opportunity to build relevant skills, knowledge, and experience, with the potential to progress into a full Desktop Engineer role subject to demonstrated competency and performance.

Responsibilities

Supporting Desktop Engineers with day-to-day operational activities and administrative tasks.; Assisting in the preparation of reports for senior management updates, under the guidance of the DTE team.; Maintaining weekly fleet KPI trackers, including updating data and producing clear visual summaries.; Updating daily VOR (Vehicle Off Road) reports with accurate and timely repair information.; Acting as a first point of contact for transport teams regarding truck and trailer VOR enquiries.; Following up with external vendors to obtain repair progress updates.; Gathering and collating repair estimates for review by the DTE team.; Assisting with the onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring required documentation and information is captured.; Supporting the coordination of asset repairs, helping to track timelines and communicate expected completion dates.

Requirements

Proactive and enthusiastic, demonstrating a willingness to learn and a hands-on approach to tasks.; Develop planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively under guidance.; Work calmly under pressure, seeking support when required and learning to manager competing demands.; Open-minded and adaptable, with the ability to think practically and contribute to solutions in a results-focussed environment.; Able to identify, escalate, and accurately report issues and emerging trends to senior team members.; Develop negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.; Clear and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a willingness to build confidence through experience.; Educated to GCSE or equivalent; Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the logistics or transport industry.; Self-motivated and proactive, with a positive, hands-on approach to work.; Engineering and/or maintenance work is desirable.; Proficient in Microsoft Office with demonstrated experience in preparing pivot tables and graphical reports.; Hold a valid Category C+E driving licence (desirable).; Confident and professional telephone manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.