• Fix Auto UK announces Able To partnership

    • 3 October 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services) Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs of Fix Auto UK franchise partners Mark Hutchins, Head of Commercial for Fix Auto UK, said: “We have tested the [...]
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  • Autotech Academy bridging skills gap

    • 27 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    To mark National Intern Week, Autotech Academy has reported that it has helped over 150 young people gain employment within the industry It has also generated a new recruitment stream for the sector which has been plagued by a skills shortage for years Embraced by main dealer groups including Marshall Motor [...]
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  • GCA announces recruitment site updates

    • 23 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of tools to its website to help jobseekers in the automotive industry find suitable placements Its website now includes a ‘login’ section, which enables jobseekers to set job alerts by email for any new roles that match their criteria, enabling them to tailor [...]
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  •  Mad Devs to launch new tech hub

    • 13 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mad Devs is establishing a new global technology hub in Leeds to accelerate innovation and service its customers in the UK, Europe and Australia The move will see the company recruit up to 10 new roles in its IT and support team over the coming months as it accelerates plans to launch new digital tools to help [...]
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  • Norbar names new MD

    • 23 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Norbar Torque Tools has named John Reynertson as new managing director He takes over from Andrew Lobo Reynertson joins the Banbury-based company from Sturtevant Richmont, a US company recently purchased by Norbar’s owner Snap-on, where he served as president He said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of [...]
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  • Launch Tech develops digital strategy with Carter appointment

    • 22 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Diagnostics specialists Launch Tech UK has appointed Mike Carter as technical manager to help the company deliver key product support and technical training His role will involve providing technical support and demonstrations to customers, sales support and producing content for YouTube as Launch Tech UK [...]
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  • GT Motive strengthens teams

    • 22 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    GT Motive has appointed Jane Riley as implementation project manager With over 25 years’ experience within the automotive claims industry, she joins the GT Motive following nine years with repairer network, Vizion, and 16 years with Allianz as supply chain manager She said: “When I left Vizion, I wanted a [...]
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  • Peter James names new director

    • 22 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Peter James Insurance has appointed Dave Youngs as partnerships director With almost 15 years’ experience in the classic vehicle insurance industry, he will head up the implementation of a new, innovative and value-adding club proposition to car and bike clubs across the UK He will be working to develop new [...]
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  • S&G expands in the north

    • 15 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Insurance claims solutions business S&G Response has expanded its footprint in the north of England by opening a new 4,000 sqft office in Halifax The new site created an initial 20 new jobs, with plans to increase to 50 over the course of the year Anne Pass, head of HR, said: “We are initially looking to [...]
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  • School of Thought to attend inaugural industry event

    • 27 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika Birmingham (8-9 June at the NEC) will feature education initiative School of Thought, as statistics reveal that the automotive aftermarket industry is facing the imminent retirement of up to 40% of its workforce School of Thought is a collective [...]
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