Fleet Engineering Graduate

Job Description

Fleet Engineering Graduate Programme 
Location: Grantham 

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 
Start Date: 20th September 2027

Welcome to the Sysco GB Fleet Graduate Programme! 

At Sysco, food is at the centre of everything we do. As a global leader in foodservice wholesale distribution we operate with over 75,000 colleagues across 10 countries worldwide.  Driven by our purpose to connect the world to share food and care for one another, we’re proud to supply the expertise, products and partnerships that power every corner of the industry - from independent high street cafes to large‑scale corporate customers, and from hospitals and schools to pubs, restaurants and fine dining establishments across the UK.   

Behind the scenes, our Engineering team plays a vital role in making all of this possible. They are responsible for the design of our sites, the engineering management of our fleet and onsite transport vehicles, the facilities management that keeps our operations running safely & efficiently, and finally the sustainably of the site operations.  

This programme offers an exciting opportunity to build a career in Fleet Engineering, combining technical learning with real operational impact. You'll gain experience across fleet maintenance, engineering support, vehicle performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, developing the skills and confidence to influence decisions that enhance fleet reliability and customer service. 

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for vehicles, a willingness to learn, and the drive to continuously improve. If you're excited about the future of transport, engineering innovation, and helping keep a critical fleet operating efficiently, this programme is the perfect place to start your career. 

Your journey starts here-let’s engineer something extraordinary.  

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The Sysco GB Graduate Programme is designed to give you a dynamic and inspiring start to your career. You’ll gain hands on experience, take part in structured learning, and receive personalised mentorship to help you transition into the workplace and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as a future leader. Through key business rotations, you’ll work on real projects, collaborate with a variety of teams, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders. 

You can expect... 

• A structured learning and development plan to build both your technical and professional capabilities 
• Mentorship from experienced professionals who will support, guide, and challenge you throughout the programme 
• Business placements that give you the experience and exposure to build your skills within HR 
• Networking opportunities with graduates, colleagues, and industry partners to help you grow your professional network 
• Continued professional development including workshops, training sessions, and access to learning resources to accelerate your growth 
• Exposure to senior leaders providing valuable insights and helping you build your profile across the organisation 
• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued development opportunities post programme 

What You’ll Experience: 

Our Fleet Engineering Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant, reliable, and ready to serve our customers every day. You'll develop the technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and operational understanding needed to help shape the future of Fleet Engineering at Sysco. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full fleet lifecycle, from vehicle specification and fleet planning through to engineering, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Working alongside experienced fleet engineers, compliance specialists, maintenance providers, and operational leaders, you'll build the knowledge and confidence to make a real impact on a critical part of our business. 

The first six months of your programme will be spent fully immersing yourself in our Operations and Distribution business. This will involve working as part of both our warehouse and transport teams, experiencing day and night shifts, and gaining a thorough understanding of how we operate and deliver for our customers. 

Following this induction period, you’ll be supporting fleet projects and initiatives across our UK network. Through key placements in Fleet Build & Planning, Fleet Engineering & Maintenance, and Compliance, you'll gain experience in: 

• Fleet specification, procurement, and vehicle lifecycle planning 
• Fleet engineering and maintenance strategies 
• Vehicle performance, reliability, and asset optimisation 
• Transport legislation, vehicle compliance, and regulatory requirements 
• Supporting the introduction of new vehicle technologies and sustainability initiatives 
• Working with maintenance providers, manufacturers, and operational teams 
• Participation in fleet improvement and engineering projects 
• Data analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring 
• Development of technical procedures, standards, and documentation 
• Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet safety, efficiency, and customer service 

You’ll also be fully supported to complete various technical training to support your journey to Chartership.   This is your chance to make an impact, learn from industry experts, and kick start your career. 

Key Information:

• This programme is based from our Grantham site but will require travel across the UK to our depot and office locations. In addition, there will be graduate workshops and other key business events that may take place at sites across the UK.  
• There is potential for a company car in year 2 of the programme dependent on your project sites.    
• Placement rotations will be a combination of fully onsite and hybrid working models  
• 39hrs a week, Monday – Friday  (some night shift working during initial induction period so that you get to experience our full operation)  

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A minimum of a 2:1 or above Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering degree field  
• Passion for vehicles and interest in pursuing a career in Fleet Engineering  
• Driving licence and access to transport 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment & independently  
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities  
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn  
• Initiative and a growth mindset  

The Application Process:

If you’re interested in joining us – apply now!  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and if you meet our entry criteria you’ll be asked to complete a short online assessment.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online ‘Life at Sysco’ module and then move onto our strengths-based video interview.  If successful at this stage, the final step will be an invite to join our onsite assessment day.  This is currently planned for 1st December in Grantham.  Support and guidance will be provided throughout the process and further information to help you learn more about Sysco GB can be found here. 

We also recommend candidates complete our online virtual experience programme which provides an insight to the world of Sysco, how we support customers, deliver top quality products, and work together as a team to achieve this.      

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Support on your journey to Chartership  
• Pension + life assurance 
• Heavily discounted staff sales on Sysco products 
• Cashback/discount platform 
• Volunteering hours 

Additional Information

At Sysco everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco and we recognise that Sysco can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.