skills

IMI unveils new automotive skills campaign

The Institute of the Motor Industry is embarking on a game-changing campaign to debunk the outdated perceptions that are at the heart of the recruitment challenges. The campaign is being […]

SMMT recognised by armed forces

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has become one of the first sector-specific trade bodies to be awarded Gold status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The […]

Thatcham Research expands EV training

Thatcham Research has introduced EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the safety of […]

Robertson named Gemini Apprentice of the Year

Gemini Taunton apprentice Cahal Robertson was named Mike Watts Apprentice of the Year at the company’s annual awards night, held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre near Coventry. Robertson recorded the […]

IMI renews British Motor Show partnership

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the British Motor Show have renewed their partnership for 2023 with the announcement of an all-new Tech Hub sponsored by the IMI. […]

Henkel updates e-learning platform

Henkel has enhanced its e-learning platform, Loctite Xplore, to deliver convenient support and learning to  assembly, maintenance and vehicle repair professionals. The e-learning platform leverages the collective learning of Henkel’s […]

TruckEast rewards loyal service

TruckEast fleet depot supervisor Ben Daniels has completed his apprentice loyalty scheme. He began working at TruckEast as an apprentice Scania technician in 2013 and after graduating with two-industry recognised […]

Matt Johnson Prestige doubles its workforce

Family-owned car dealership Matt Johnson Prestige has doubled the size of its team following the closure of a nearby retailer. Five new members of staff have joined the company, which […]

Gigafactory appoints EV skills specialist

West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has announced the appointment of leading EV recruitment CEO and founder Steve Doyle as the project’s skills ambassador. He will be engaged on a consultancy […]

Toyota turns to Autotech Academy for talent

The Toyota Motor Company has announced an exclusive collaboration with Autotech Academy to help create a future pipeline of young automotive talent. The partnership will see the launch of a […]

Demand grows for repair apprentices

Apprenticeship Central has revealed that more than half of its current technical vacancies are for repair technician apprentices. The company is an apprenticeship specialist for automotive employers wanting to outsource […]