skills gap

Britain will run out of technicians to service and repair the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by the end of the decade, a think-tank has warned […]

Several UK automotive aftermarket suppliers have rallied together to donate parts to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged five to 18 with complex educational needs. The […]

The IMI has revealed the extent that the skills shortage in the sector is driving up salaries. Its Automotive Job Postings Briefing found that the current vacancy rate in the […]

A pilot scheme between Halfords and Autotech Academy, which has seen 10 newly qualified Level 3 automotive students placed across the national chain’s autocentres, is set to quadruple by the […]

The SMMT has launched a new automotive Career Guide to help address the growing skills gap in the sector. The guide comes after nearly half (49%) of UK automotive companies […]

Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services). Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs […]

The Institute of Motor Industry has revealed that more technicians than ever before underwent EV skills training in the first half of 2022. It found that record numbers secured an […]

Hayley Pells has been appointed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) into the new role as policy manager. With a clear focus on ensuring that the IMI’s voice […]

AutoRaise has announced that U-Pol has been announced as headline sponsor for the AutoRaise Rally 2022. U-Pol is a world leader in automotive refinishing products specialising in fillers, coatings, aerosols, […]