Autotech Group unveils ‘Navigating Talent Shortages’ guide
Autotech Group has produced a new strategic skills guide to help automotive businesses attract, retain and develop talent.
Navigating Talent Shortages: A Guide for Automotive Employers in Today’s Challenging Landscape provides real-world strategies to help employers address the skills shortage.
Compiled in collaboration with senior industry leaders from Toyota, Halfords, the IMI, Veolia, and other key players, the guide focuses on three core areas: people, skills, and technology.
Drawing from live case studies and on-the-ground insight, it outlines how businesses can adapt to shifting workforce expectations, implement inclusive recruitment strategies, and embrace flexible staffing models.
It also emphasises the need to develop future-ready technicians through modern training pathways and partnerships with education providers, while introducing the concept of the ‘omnicompetent technician’ – individuals equipped with both traditional automotive and digital skills.
Simon King, CEO of Autotech Group, said:
“This isn’t just a report – it’s a call to action. We worked with organisations at every level of the sector to produce something truly practical. The guide reflects the real challenges HR leaders and workshop managers are facing and lays out tested, collaborative solutions that can be put into motion now.”
