VacancyTitle: Graduate Management Trainee

Dawsongroup PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave + birthday

Life assurance and wellbeing support

Funded training and clear progression

Cycle to work scheme

Long‑term incentives

Job summary

Dawsongroup PLC invites you to join a Management Trainee programme designed to accelerate your career in asset rental. Gain hands-on exposure across operations, customer relationships, and business development while rotating through multiple departments.

You will build leadership capabilities, work on projects, and contribute to process improvements with coaching support and performance reviews. Ideal for recent graduates seeking structured progression within a respected UK business.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a recent qualification and readiness to start a leadership career.
• Strong communication, organisation, and ownership in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn and take on varied departmental exposure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured Management Trainee Programme across multiple departments.
• Support delivery of the asset strategy through project work and reviews.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Use data and feedback to identify improvements across the business.
• Develop a personal achievement portfolio via rotation reviews and coaching.

Skills

Great communication skills

Positive attitude

Excellent organisational skills

Self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Recent university graduate

Education

Recent university graduate

Postgraduate degree in current academic year

Job description

About this Role

Are you looking to kick-start your career with one of the UK’s most respected asset rental businesses? As a Management Trainee you’ll be part of a programme that equips you with the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills to progress into a specialist or management role within our growing business.

This is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across operations, customer relationships, and business development in a division that’s powering the future of passenger transport.

• Take part in our structured Management Trainee Programme, learning from experts across multiple departments.
• Support the delivery of our smarter asset strategy by assisting with project work and operational reviews.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Use data, feedback, and initiative to identify improvements across the business.
• Develop your personal portfolio of achievements through regular rotation reviews and coaching support.

About You

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, driven, and ready to grow. You’ll enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, have great communication skills, and thrive when collaborating with others. If you’re passionate about transport, people, and progress, this could be your perfect start.

• Confident working with people at all levels, both internal and external.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Full valid UK driving licence is a must.
• Recent university graduate, orcompleting your undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the current academic year is a must.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and in asset rentals since 1974. Today, we’re one of Europe’s leading specialists in vehicle and equipment leasing, known for delivering high‑quality assets and exceptional customer service.

• 24 days leave plus your birthday,plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Life assurance and wellbeing support.
• Funded training and clear internal progression pathways.
• Cycle to work scheme and long‑term incentives.
• A culture that encourages growth, ownership, and collaboration.

About Your Future

This is more than a job,it’s the start of a career in an established, people‑first business. At Dawsongroup, we believe in developing our teams to reach their full potential and shaping the next generation of leaders in asset rental.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to start your journey with a business that invests in you? Join us andfind your potential. Our people are our greatest asset.

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The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

\"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment.\"

\"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable.\"

• Head of Commercial Operations – EMC

\"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long‑term career development.\"