Senior Operations & Automation Integrator

Job Title: Senior Automation & Systems Architect Location: Hybrid Remote (Bristol HQ) Engagement: Full-time or Contract Department: Technology & Operations Company Overview TradeStarz, powered by MJP Electrical, is building a national multi-trade platform designed to give self-employed partners the systems, automation, and support required to operate at scale. We already have a strong operational tech stack in place. Now we want to connect and automate it end-to-end, eliminating manual work and enabling rapid expansion across the UK. Role Purpose Deliver a fully automated, AI-assisted operational ecosystem by integrating and orchestrating our core platforms, ensuring every lead, job, invoice, and report flows seamlessly with zero manual intervention. Responsibilities • Architect a scalable automation layer connecting GoHighLevel, ServiceM8, Burdi, Dext, Xero, Wink Reports, Asana, SharePoint, and voice/AI systems • Standardise and automate workflows from lead capture to financial reconciliation • Build reliable API integrations with validation, alerting, and error-recovery logic • Ensure clean, consistent data with a unified cross-system data model • Implement monitoring dashboards, logging, and automation health checks • Document processes and train internal teams for smooth handover and adoption • Optimise system performance, margin visibility, and national partner scalability • Collaborate directly with the founder on prioritisation and phased delivery plans Required Experience • 4+ years in automation engineering, systems integration, or technical architecture • Demonstrable success delivering automation across CRM + operations + finance • Expertise with SaaS API integrations, preferably including: n8n, Make, Zapier, ServiceM8, GoHighLevel, Xero, field operations CRMs • Strong understanding of data governance, authentication, and security standards • Ability to design resilient automations with fallbacks and retry logic • Skilled in mapping business workflows into robust technical solutions • Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement Nice to Have • Experience building multi-region infrastructure for scaling operations • AI voice or conversational automation experience • Knowledge of construction or field-service operational models • Familiarity with partner/franchise network enablement You’ll Thrive Here If You • Take ownership, enjoy autonomy, and move fast in founder-led environments • Spot broken processes instantly and instinctively fix them • Want to build the backbone of a business scaling from regional to national Benefits • Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses • Flexible hybrid remote working • Career growth into Technical Lead as we expand nationally • Impactful role shaping the future of the UK’s trade industry • 3+ years’ experience in operations, data analytics, or systems automation • Skilled in workflow tools such as n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar integration platforms • Experience connecting business tools (ServiceM8, Xero, CRMs, reporting systems) • Strong Excel and data analysis ability — able to clean, interpret, and visualise data • Some understanding of coding or scripting (JavaScript, Python, or VBA) to support custom automation logic • Confident building reports in Power BI or Wink Reports • Exceptional documentation and process-mapping skills • Excellent communication and collaboration in hybrid / remote teams • Thrives in a fast-moving, founder-led environment — calm under pressure and results-driven • Self-motivated, structured, and able to move ideas from concept to delivery independently Flexible remote or hybrid working — work from anywhere, with regular collaboration sessions at our Bristol HQ. • Project-based pay structure with clear deliverables and performance-linked bonuses. • Opportunity to build recurring work as we roll out national automation projects. • Direct access to and mentorship from Founder, Mark Parry — work side-by-side on high-impact systems that will define the next stage of MJP’s growth. • Freedom to own your outcomes — deliver, invoice, and get rewarded fast. • Long-term potential to transition into a retainer or senior leadership role (Head of Automation) as the platform scales. • Become part of a high-performance culture where innovation, accountability, and results are recognised.