Junior Operations Manager (Telematics)
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Shift: Twilight hours (start time between 15:00–17:00; flexible end time around midnight), Monday to Friday + ‘on-call’
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join GTS Transportation – Connecting Talent with Innovation
At GTS Transportation, we connect skilled professionals with leading employers across the transportation and engineering sectors. We’re currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a prominent name in Automotive Electrical Engineering, for a Junior Operations Manager (Telematics) to oversee field service operations during twilight hours across the London region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded and people-focused individual to step into a leadership role supporting a fast-paced engineering team delivering on-bus technology solutions, including CCTV and telematics systems.
The Role:
You will be the key operational contact for a mobile engineering team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and real-time support across customer sites. This role requires a confident leader who can juggle technical oversight, engineer performance, and client satisfaction – all while working flexibly outside of traditional hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily:
- Oversee field engineers across multiple client locations.
- Provide immediate technical and logistical support when issues arise.
- Ensure high standards of engineer conduct, punctuality, and vehicle presentation.
- Champion health & safety compliance on all active sites.
- Minimise repeat visits through proactive issue resolution and quality control.
- Maintain open and responsive communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits pre- and post-installation to assess service quality.
Weekly/Monthly:
- Conduct audits and engineer assessments against KPIs.
- Provide feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
- Lead training sessions on technology and procedures.
- Address non-conformance reports (NCRs) and implement process improvements.
- Support strategy development alongside the senior management team.
Ongoing:
- Make recommendations on staffing decisions and team structure.
- Represent field engineers in interdepartmental meetings.
- Report and escalate technical issues as necessary.
- Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate:
Essential:
- Experience leading or managing field-based engineering teams.
- Technical knowledge of CCTV, telematics, or automotive electrical systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.
- Confident communicator able to engage with engineers and clients alike.
- Flexible and proactive approach to shift work and reactive challenges.
Desirable:
- Background in bus, coach, or broader transport technology.
- Familiarity with systems like Timespace DVRs, Streamax, Robustel routers.
- Understanding of health & safety in mobile workforces.
What’s in It for You:
- £35,000 – £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Career progression with a growing organisation
- Autonomy and influence in your day-to-day operations
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Apply today and join GTS Transportation in supporting innovation and excellence in transport technology. To apply please send your CV to alice.w@gts-search.com
Self-Employed Telematics Installer – UK Wide (Nights)
Location: Nationwide (From London to Manchester and beyond)
Salary: £300 per job completed / £450 for 2 jobs completed in a night
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Night Shifts Only
GTS Transportation is proud to represent our valued client in the telematics sector, a leading provider of advanced vehicle tracking solutions. We are currently recruiting experienced and self-sufficient Telematics Installers to work on a self-employed basis, focusing on the installation of systems in buses and coaches across the UK.
The Role
You will be responsible for the professional installation of telematics and tracking systems in buses and coaches. This role is based on a 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern and requires frequent travel between key locations such as London and Manchester, and across the UK.
Requirements
We’re looking for individuals who have:
- Proven experience with telematics or auto electrical installations (bus/coach experience ideal)
- A reliable van suitable for transporting tools and equipment
- Full set of tools required for professional installations
- Full UK driving licence
- Availability to work nights on a 4 on / 4 off schedule
- Willingness to travel nationwide
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and represent the client professionally on site
What’s On Offer
- £300 per completed installation
- £450 for 2 installations completed in a night
- Structured 4 on / 4 off night shifts
- Regular work and long-term opportunity
- Excellent earning potential on a self-employed basis
- Join a forward-thinking, growing team in vehicle technology
Apply Now
If you have the skills and drive to deliver top-quality telematics installations on large vehicles, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief message about your experience and availability to alice.w@gts-search.com
GTS is pleased and proud to be working again with one of our key clients. We are searching for a Senior Project Manager who has experience in Government Infrastructure Projects
Be at the heart of projects that shape the nation.
Are you a detail-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-value projects that make a real impact?
We’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead major government projects — the kind that leave a legacy. From Security Implementation in civic buildings to large-scale public infrastructure, this is your opportunity to take ownership of transformative work that directly improves communities.
Why This Role?
- High-impact work: Play a pivotal role in nationally significant government developments.
- Big-budget, complex projects: From multi-million-pound builds to multi-agency coordination – you’ll be in the thick of it.
- Dynamic team environment: Lead cross-functional teams of experts in engineering, planning, procurement, and delivery.
- Career-defining opportunities: This is the kind of work that gets recognised and rewarded.
About You:
- Proven experience managing large-scale government construction or infrastructure projects.
- A master of the detail – you’re known for keeping budgets tight, timelines on track, and stakeholders informed.
- Recognised Project Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills — you can inspire and motivate teams under pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of public sector governance, compliance, and procurement processes.
- A confident communicator who can navigate high-level stakeholders and technical teams alike.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Owning full project lifecycles – from scope and design to delivery and post-implementation reviews.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams with clarity, focus, and a shared mission.
- Driving accountability across multiple contractors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
- Reporting to senior clients with transparency and confidence.
Ready to build something that matters?
- If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, working on projects that push boundaries and serve the public good, then we want to hear from you.
Please contact Greg McHugh our group MD, on greg.m@gts-search.com, by sending your resume and cover letter for a confidential conversation
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor – North London (with additional site coverage)
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
We’re looking for a proactive and driven EHS Advisor to join our Environment, Health & Safety team in Leeds. In this key role, you’ll provide on-site EHS support for train maintenance operations, while also offering coverage at additional sites when needed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the Customer Services EHS team with responsibilities across management systems, compliance, and operational processes.
- Assisting in the delivery of the EHS strategy and roadmap in alignment with wider business goals.
- Leading and supporting investigations to enhance safety practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborating with site teams and management to ensure effective and consistent EHS practices.
- Acting as a subject matter expert across auditing, inspections, and governance activities.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Managing EHS risks associated with operations, projects, and processes.
- Maintaining accurate EHS reporting and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence staff and leadership teams.
- Strong investigative and analytical thinking with a solution-oriented mindset.
- A collaborative team player who thrives on driving improvement.
- A proactive attitude toward ongoing professional development.
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Membership of a professional EHS body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM).
- Practical experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or heavy industry environment.
- Experience in the rail industry, especially rolling stock maintenance, is highly desirable.
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive salary
- Company bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension plan
- Flexible benefits scheme to tailor your package to your needs
We’re looking for 6-8 years experience, if you meet the above criteria please send your resume to robert.d@gts-search.com or call on 07723 563972
Head of Compliance & AML
London (Hybrid) | £150,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced compliance leader with a strong background in AML (Anti-Money Laundering), regulatory risk, and financial crime prevention?
Are you ready to step into a strategic leadership role where you can shape and scale compliance frameworks across a dynamic organisation?
GTS is partnering with a leading digital banking business to hire a Head of Compliance and AML. The person will be responsible for overseeing the compliance strategy, leading regulatory engagements, and ensuring the organisation remains fully aligned with FCA regulations, AML directives, and best-in-class governance practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the compliance and AML strategy, ensuring alignment with UK regulatory requirements (FCA, JMLSG, AMLD, etc.).
- Oversee all aspects of financial crime prevention, including AML, CTF, sanctions screening, KYC/EDD processes, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Act as SMF16/SMF17 (where applicable), liaising directly with regulators and external bodies.
- Manage and grow the compliance function, providing leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction.
- Conduct risk assessments, internal audits, and compliance training programs.
- Own the compliance monitoring framework and drive continuous improvement.
- Stay ahead of regulatory developments, assess their impact, and implement necessary changes.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in a Head of Compliance, MLRO, or similar senior compliance role.
- Deep understanding of UK AML regulations, FCA requirements, and financial crime frameworks.
- Strong track record managing regulatory audits and submissions.
- Skilled in building scalable compliance functions within fast-paced environments.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, Dip AML, or legal/compliance degrees) are highly desirable.
Why Join?
- Be part of a forward-thinking, high-growth organisation committed to integrity and innovation.
- Have a seat at the table and shape the future of the compliance function.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and industry-leading benefits.
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance.
If this sounds like you, please send me a cover letter and a copy of your full resume to greg.m@gts-search.com
