Regional Engineering Manager – North
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.
