apprentices

TruckEast begins search for apprentices

TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a […]

Kia UK announced new apprenticeship focus

Kia UK has formed a new partnership with apprenticeship specialist Skillnet as it plans to relaunch its own apprenticeship programme later this year. Kia first launched its blending learning apprenticeship […]

Auto Windscreens celebrates apprentice success

A mobile technician from Auto Windscreens has become the first in England to complete the new Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship. Ashley Atkins, a mobile technician from Auto Windscreens […]

AutoRaise gears up for National Apprenticeship Week

AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023 by attending a number of key careers events to encourage more people into the industry. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is […]

Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its event at the NEC from 6–8 June. National […]

Skills gap broadens as apprenticeships fall

Automotive businesses are missing out on valuable apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) […]

Martec unveils new IMI-approved training

Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already […]

FMG Repair Services welcomes local MP

FMG Repair Services has welcomed local MP Sara Britcliffe for a tour of its Accrington vehicle repair site. The visit was planned to demonstrate the broad range of interesting career […]

New student support fund ignores apprentices

The IMI has criticised the government for providing financial support to students but ignoring apprentices. The government has announced it will provide an additional £15m in hardship funding this year […]

AutoRaise supports apprenticeship standards review

AutoRaise has appointed Seren Skills consultancy to support the work of industry trailblazer group BRIT. The industry has five apprenticeship standards and all five of these are long overdue a […]

Entries now open for Bodyshop Awards 2023 and 30 Under 30

Nominations officially opened today (1 December 2022) for Bodyshop magazine’s two high-profile independent awards initiatives which will recognise and celebrate the collision repair industry’s high-achievers and rising stars in 2023. […]

SMMT calls for government support to secure growth

The UK automotive industry has urged government to take rapid action to secure the long-term future of one of the country’s most important assets, while accelerating its decarbonisation. The call […]