Regional Engineering Manager – North
Location: North of England (Hybrid – Field / Home / Office)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Sector: Vehicle Technology / Field Service Engineering / Operations
Reports to: Head of Operations
Lead Engineering Excellence in Vehicle Safety Technology
GTS Group are recruiting for a Regional Engineering Manager – North to lead and develop a team of field-based engineers delivering advanced vehicle safety and CCTV solutions across the region.
Our client specialises in:
- Vehicle CCTV and camera systems
- Mobile Digital Video Recorders (MDVR)
- AI-powered safety and collision avoidance technology
- Blind spot detection systems
- Fleet monitoring and telematics solutions
Their systems are installed across commercial fleets including HGVs, specialist vehicles, municipal fleets and plant equipment — helping organisations improve road safety, compliance and driver protection.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in field service, installation or technical operations.
The Role
As Regional Engineering Manager, you will oversee all engineering operations across the North, ensuring high-quality installations, service delivery and regulatory compliance.
You will:
- Lead, manage and develop a team of field-based engineers
- Ensure exceptional service standards across vehicle technology installations
- Oversee scheduling, job allocation and resource planning
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and ISO standards
- Monitor KPIs, productivity and operational performance
- Support technical escalations and customer issue resolution
- Drive continuous service improvement initiatives
This is a hybrid role combining field presence, home working and office collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Set clear KPIs and measurable team objectives
- Conduct performance reviews, mentoring and training
- Manage sickness, holidays and disciplinary processes
- Deliver field-based technical training programmes
Engineering & Operational Oversight
- Match jobs to engineer skillset and experience
- Ensure parts and equipment are ready prior to installation
- Monitor service documentation and job management systems
- Investigate and resolve day-to-day technical issues
Quality, Compliance & Auditing
- Conduct on-site quality audits of vehicle installations
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
- Contribute to ISO 9001, 14001 & 27001 standards
- Implement and maintain continuous improvement plans
Customer & Technical Support
- Provide on-site customer support and training
- Manage and investigate technical complaints
- Support trial installations of new vehicle safety equipment
- Collaborate with sales and marketing on new product rollouts
About You
To be successful in this Regional Engineering Manager role, you will have:
- Proven experience managing field-based engineering teams
- Background in vehicle technology, CCTV, telematics, automotive electrics or similar
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience managing KPIs and operational performance
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
- Understanding of ISO standards (desirable)
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary (£45k-£50k DOE)
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Leadership role within a growing vehicle technology sector
- Opportunity to shape engineering standards and service delivery
- Work with cutting-edge AI-driven safety solutions
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager, Field Service Manager, Automotive Engineering Manager, or Regional Operations Manager looking for your next challenge in the North of England, we’d love to hear from you.
Auto Electrician Jobs UK | Emergency & Specialist Vehicles | 4-Day Week | Training Provided
Job Title: Auto Electrician
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits
About the Company
GTS are working with a specialist vehicle manufacturer working at the forefront of emergency response, passenger transport, and frontline support vehicles. Their work focuses on designing, building, and equipping high-performance vehicles used in critical situations where reliability and precision are essential.
With continued growth and investment, we are looking for skilled Auto Electricians to join the team and contribute to the production of vehicles that make a real-world impact.
Auto Electrician – Role Overview
As an Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for electrical installation, diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs on specialist vehicle builds. You’ll work on a production line environment, ensuring all work meets the highest quality and safety standards within set timeframes.
Key Responsibilities
- Install electrical systems on specialist and emergency response vehicles
- Fit wiring looms, light bars, control units, and associated components
- Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs
- Work from detailed build instructions and technical drawings
- Maintain high-quality standards across all installations
- Support production line assembly processes
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience as an Auto Electrician (ideally with light vehicles)
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) – desirable
- IMI qualifications – advantageous
- Experience with automotive connectors (TE Fastons, Mate-N-Lok, Superseal, insulated terminals)
- Ability to follow technical instructions and record detailed work notes
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
- Able to work independently after training
- Good communication skills and team-focused attitude
What We’re Looking For
- Highly organised and self-motivated individual
- Ability to manage workload without close supervision
- Positive, proactive, and reliable team player
- Someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday, 7:30am – 5:30pm)
- Overtime available:
- Weekdays: x1.3 then x1.5
- Saturday: x1.5 then x2
- Sunday: x2 (subject to conditions)
- 4% employer pension contribution
- 24 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, mental health support, wellbeing programmes)
- Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, physio, prescriptions & more)
- Paid training (including advanced IMI qualifications)
- Annual safety boot allowance
- Eye test vouchers
- Free onsite parking
- Regular team rewards and incentives
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business working on high-impact vehicles used in critical environments. You’ll benefit from structured training, strong team culture, and a unique 4-day working week.
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Design Engineer (Automotive / Vehicle Conversion)
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £35-42k DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Join a Leading Specialist Automotive Manufacturer
GTS Group are recruiting for a well-established UK automotive manufacturing group specialising in vehicle conversions, coachbuilding, and emergency service vehicles.
With decades of experience delivering high-quality, bespoke vehicles, we are now looking for a Design Engineer to join thier growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative vehicle projects, from concept through to production.
The Role – Design Engineer (Automotive)
As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both developing existing vehicle platforms and bringing new vehicle designs to life.
You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams to:
- Improve product quality
- Reduce manufacturing costs
- Increase reliability and efficiency
Key Responsibilities
- Design vehicle components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD (Inventor)
- Create and manage Bills of Materials (BoMs)
- Support new product development from concept through to production
- Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes
- Apply Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles
- Identify production issues and implement engineering solutions
- Support vehicle homologation / Whole Vehicle Type Approval processes
- Work to UK and international engineering standards
- Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams
- Carry out engineering calculations (e.g. weight distribution, stress analysis)
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- Experience as a Design Engineer within automotive manufacturing
- Strong 3D CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor / Solidworks preferred)
- Experience creating assemblies, drawings, and BoMs
- Understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, fabrication, etc.)
- Knowledge of DFM / DFA principles
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience in vehicle design or vehicle conversion
- Familiarity with Vault (PLM), ERP systems, or Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Experience with FEA, surfacing, or advanced modelling
- Exposure to homologation / vehicle approval processes
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown
- Early finish on Fridays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme (including GP access & counselling)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Long-term career development within a growing business
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to:
- Work on specialist vehicle projects used in critical applications
- Be part of a business that values innovation, quality, and engineering excellence
- Play a key role in improving products and shaping future designs
Apply Now
If you’re a Design Engineer looking to work in automotive manufacturing, vehicle conversion, or coachbuilding, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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