skills

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 […]

SMMT signs up to first Diversity Charter

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is one of 16 leading automotive brands to come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter. The founding signatories, […]

Repairify names Rob Neale operations manager

Industry specialist Rob Neale has been appointed operations and workshop manager by Repairify to head up its workshop operation at its site in Luton. He will create a technical centre […]

IMI Skills Competition winners announced

The winners of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) 2022 Skills Competition have been announced. More than 500 apprentices took part in the competition, with the finalists taking part […]

EV Ready unveils expert line-up

EV Ready has unveiled its line-up of electric vehicle industry experts taking part in its trade show evening on 25 January at Brighton Racecourse. Alongside an exhibition of the very […]

AutoRaise announces Future First partnership

AutoRaise has forged a new partnership with education charity Future First to offer state school and college students the support, advice and encouragement needed to enter the vehicle repair industry. […]

Enterprise launches national recruitment drive

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will recruit 1,454 graduates across its regional network of more than 450 UK rental branches over the next 12 months. It is also recruiting 450 undergraduates for 12-month […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

Craig Kennedy shines at WorldSkills final

UK technicians enjoyed considerable success at the recent WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting, which took place in Denmark from 18-22 October. Supported by Glasurit, BASF’s premium paint […]

RWC secures Ford training deal

RWC Training has enhanced its burgeoning reputation as an elite training provider with a new agreement to deliver Ford’s Body and Paint Apprenticeship programme. It has agreed a new partnership […]

AutoRaise invites Trustee applications

AutoRaise is inviting new applications to join its board of trustees. In addition, it is also seeking people who are prepared to volunteer to support specific projects, campaigns, initiatives, and […]