Enterprise Flex-E-Rent launches recruitment drive
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is recruiting more than 100 new technicians to work across its 28 UK depots. The company is also expanding its technician training programme to more than 40,000 hours […]
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NBRA ‘deeply disappointed’ with new immigration requirements
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has expressed concern about the latest changes to immigration requirements announced by the UK government. From 4 April, the general salary threshold for skilled […]
Autotech Recruit delivers skills gap deep dive
Autotech Recruit has delved deeply into the current skills crisis to identify the extent the challenge and the areas where it is most acute. Its annual recruitment survey, which took […]
PPG launches new face-to-face and online training programme
PPG Refinish UK & Ireland has launched its new Automotive Refinish Training Programme 2024 for it’s PPG and NEXA AUTOCOLOR brands, which will be available via face-to-face practical courses and […]
Automotive industry skills gap wider than other industries
A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that vacancy rates in the sector are now 4.3 per 100 hundred employees, which is 43% above […]
Autoglass names Best of Belron winner
Leading vehicle glass repairer Autoglass has named the champion of this year’s Best of Belron UK competition, which aims to find the best windscreen technician in the UK. The title […]
Autotech Group announces major leadership reshuffle
Autotech Group has announced the formation of a dedicated executive level as the company moves into a new phase under the leadership of CEO, Simon King. Mark Armitage, who joined […]
New School of Thought website goes live
School of Thought has unveiled its new website designed to help employers, schools and colleges attract new talent to the sector and bridge the increasing skills gap. Developed alongside partner […]
IMI calls for EV business support
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. […]
Aston Martin launches major recruitment drive
Aston Martin is recruiting more than 400 technicians to support production of its next generation of sports cars and the DBX707 luxury SUV. The launch of the new Vantage and […]
JLR opens apprenticeships to more candidates
JLR has broadened its apprenticeship requirements to ensure candidates from a broader range of educational backgrounds are eligible. For the 2024 intake, candidates with BTEC and T-Level qualifications can now apply […]
IGA calls for automotive apprenticeship focus
The IGA has reiterated its concerns around government support of automotive apprenticeships. Ahead of the Spring Budget, it has pointed to a 39% decrease in new Level 2 & 3 […]
