GSTS

GSTS is a trading name of Guarding Solutions & Training Services Ltd and has been raising security standards across the UK since 1997. The company operates across the UK and holds ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications, SIA Approved Contractor (ACS) status, and Constructionline Gold membership. Its CEO and owner is Gareth Conlon.

The management team has extensive experience in healthcare, logistics and support services, and the company has a policy of promoting from within. GSTS provides healthcare security, mental health services, security services, electronic & physical security services, support services, reception services, and training.

Liverpool-based GSTS draws consistent praise for its SIA-licensed training courses, with door supervisor programmes emerging as the most frequently mentioned. A handful of customers describe the instruction as clear and thorough, singling out Robbie Whelan and Ray Steele for delivering modules with practical examples, humour and evident field experience. A theme running through the feedback is the depth of knowledge trainers bring, particularly Tony Hughes, known as T Bone, whose help extended beyond the classroom. Reviewers frequently point to how the teaching style makes complex material easy to absorb, covering communication skills, teamwork and handling varied situations.

Administrative support from Paula is also noted as helpful, and the overall environment is described as conducive to learning. Beyond the classroom, one account describes Geoffrey Swales attending a vehicle that would not start after a return to Liverpool Airport and getting it running again, an intervention described as a lifesaver. The company is portrayed as well established and professional, with the course content credited for giving attendees confidence ahead of assessments. Reviewers highlight the practical grounding and the enthusiasm of instructors as reasons the training stood out, with learners from military backgrounds among those who found the experience valuable.