Fix Auto UK welcomes 2026 cohort of apprentices
Fix Auto UK has welcomed its next generation of apprentices at a special onboarding event held at LKQ’s head office near Tamworth.
A total of 34 new apprentices were officially inducted on the programme, while seven members of last year’s intake were also recognised.
The new cohort will now begin a diverse range of apprenticeship roles encompassing paint and panel technicians, vehicle damage assessors, customer service, accounts and administration.
This builds on the success of the group’s in-house apprentice recruitment programme launched last year and means there are now more than 250 apprentices enjoying successful early careers across the organisation’s nationwide group of repairers.
Ian Pugh, managing director of the Advantage Group of Companies, of which Fix Auto UK lies within, said: “This is a genuinely another proud and exciting moment for us all. To welcome another 40 talented young people into the Fix Family and see the enthusiasm they bring for their futures is incredibly encouraging.
“Our industry has a fantastic future, but that future depends on the people we attract, nurture and invest in today. Our Class of 2026 is yet a further example of that investment. Together with our franchise partners and valued training partners, we are giving these apprentices the opportunity to build rewarding and long-term careers while helping to shape the future of our industry.”
Class of 2025 honours:
- Dylan Forsyth, apprentice VDA at Fix Auto Oswestry – Professional Excellence, Customer Champion.
- Kaitlin Fothergill, customer service advisor at Fix Auto Cheltenham – Resilience and Endeavour, Customer Champion.
- Harrison Goater, apprentice paint technician at Fix Auto Hainault – Technician Hero Award.
- Olivia Lucas, apprentice customer service advisor at Fix Auto Loughborough – Customer Champion.
- Charlie Robinson, apprentice MET technician at Fix Auto Oswestry – Resilience and Endeavour, Technical Hero.
- Aaron Vernon, apprentice paint technician at Fix Auto Redhill – Technical Hero Award.
- Cerys Walton, apprentice customer service advisor at Fix Auto Loughborough – Customer Champion.
