LKQ hosts Introduction to Sustainability training day
LKQ has hosted bodyshop apprentices at a dedicated ‘Introduction to Sustainability’ training day.
This follows the recent National Bodyshop Repair Association (NBRA) Apprentice Breakfast Club, which took place with the support of Ageas at LKQ’s Tamworth Academy.
The event, delivered by Lee Berridge, head of technical and sustainability, Bodyshop Division at LKQ, blended classroom learning with hands-on activities.
Apprentices from SmartXpress, Fix Auto Mid Devon, Fix Auto Wrexham, PJ Rhodes and Pro Group Repairs, explored how sustainable practices can be applied across products, processes and equipment within their own bodyshops, while also learning how individual actions and carbon footprint contribute to wider environmental goals.
Sustainability training
Jodie Mullard, director of customer strategy at LKQ, said: “We are proud to be able to offer this free training. Investing in apprentices is investing in the future of our industry. Giving them the right skills, support and opportunities to develop is so important, and if we can play even a small part in that through this exclusive sustainability training, it’s a step in the right direction.
“Embedding sustainability into their learning early on will not only set them apart but also give them the confidence to take positive steps towards building a more resilient and responsible industry.
“It was truly inspiring to see apprentices so engaged, and I hope they left ready to turn new ideas into meaningful action back in their bodyshops.”
The day marked another step in the company’s ongoing commitment to inspiring the next generation by showcasing exciting industry opportunities, while supporting skills development and driving a more sustainable future for the automotive repair industry.
