Engineering Manager – Container Fleet & Depot Operations

Triton International; Rainham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday leave

Learning and development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Spacewise, a Triton International UK subsidiary, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead depot operations for the global container fleet in Rainham. You will oversee inspection, maintenance and repair activities, manage depots and vendors, and ensure safe, compliant and cost‑effective repairs across dry containers, reefers and specialty equipment.

You will input and track maintenance data, collaborate across operations and logistics, and drive fleet reliability while managing budgets and escalation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of container maintenance, equipment engineering, depot operations, logistics or related roles.
• Refrigeration/electrical qualifications such as F-Gas preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience managing engineers/contractors and service calls.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage container inspection programs to identify damage, corrosion, leaks and safety concerns with regular depot visits.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of dry containers, reefers, and special equipment for reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise repair depots, technicians, surveyors and third‑party providers for timely, cost‑effective repairs.
• Review repair estimates and decide on repair, sale or scrapping based on cost and operations.
• Monitor repair costs, budgets and equipment performance to maximize fleet utilization.
• Track container condition, repair history and maintenance in internal systems and databases.
• Investigate damage claims and service issues, advising on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, sales and depot teams to support fleet performance and service.
• Input and maintain all inspection and maintenance data in company systems.
• Travel to depots for inspections and meetings as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance & repair

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Strong communication

Travel willingness

UK driving license

Education

Refrigeration/Electrical qualifications (F-Gas)

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Job description

Spacewise, a Triton International UK subsidiary, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead depot operations for the global container fleet in Rainham. You will oversee inspection, maintenance and repair activities, manage depots and vendors, and ensure safe, compliant and cost‑effective repairs across dry containers, reefers and specialty equipment.

You will input and track maintenance data, collaborate across operations and logistics, and drive fleet reliability while managing budgets and escalation