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asTech names new operations boss
- 01/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
asTech has appointed Paul Cunningham as head of operations in the UK. He will be responsible for standardising operating practices, improving operational efficiencies and introducing innovations to enhance the asTech experience. Martin Brown, technical director, Repairify Innovations, said: “asTech is excited [...] -
SYNETIQ launches nationwide recruitment drive
- 31/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Salvage, dismantling and recycling company SYNETIQ has launched a nationwide recruitment drive with new job opportunities created at its Doncaster, Gloucester and Winsford sites. It is searching for anyone with experience of working with cars and tools, either as a hobby or through the mechanical or vehicle repair [...] -
Cazoo expands into Liverpool
- 24/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Online car retailer Cazoo has opened its latest Customer Care centre in Liverpool, creating 15 new jobs. Following a £1m investment, this becomes the 19th customer collection/drop off location opened by Cazoo over the past 11 months. Alex Chesterman, founder and CEO of Cazoo said: “We have been delighted by [...] -
Dunkley joins Cazoo leadership team
- 23/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Cazoo has named Jonathan Dunkley as senior strategic adviser. He is ex-CEO of CarShop and ex-Sytner Group board member, and will work with the existing operating and commercial teams at Cazoo, working closely with Paul Whitehead, chief operating officer, to focus on key areas of the Cazoo business such as car [...] -
Palmer prepares for Carzam role
- 16/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Carzam has named Dave Palmer as its new chief vehicle preparation officer. Kirk O’Callaghan, Carzam’s chief executive officer, said: “Dave’s appointment is hugely strategic for us as it brings yet more skill and experience into Carzam. Dave is one of the few people in the UK who can deliver the highest [...] -
Motofix taps into Wills power
- 13/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motofix Group has appointed Darren Wills as executive director. The role has been created to support the group’s development plans. Richard Tutt, Motofix Group chairman, said: “We are clear on the strategy that will keep us at the forefront of vehicle repair solutions and we are committed to continuously invest [...] -
Service Certainty promotes from within
- 09/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Service Certainty has appointed Richard Eadie to the newly created position of operations director. This comes after it announced it is on course to deliver 130% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by organic growth with existing clients, new clients, new products and entering new markets. He said: “The journey [...] -
MG names new sales chief`
- 30/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor has appointed Andrew Stuart as its new head of sales. He joins having previously worked in sales and planning roles for Hyundai, Nissan and VW Group. He will be responsible for sales performance, customer experience across retail and fleet channels and used cars, including MG’s EV models. Stuart said: [...] -
Nissan doubles down on Sunderland investment
- 27/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan has confirmed it is hiring another 400 people at its Sunderland plant as it ramps up production of its Qashqai, Juke and Leaf models. This comes after the announcement that a £1bn investment would see the development of EV battery Gigafactory alongside its Sunderland plant, creating upwards of 1,600 more [...] -
RHCV names new H&S manager
- 22/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RHCV has appointed its first in-house group health, safety and facilities manager. The independent Renault Trucks distributor, which has added two new sites to the group in the past three months to become one of the largest independent Renault Trucks dealers in the country, has named George Richardson in the new [...]