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Sound appointment for acoustics specialist Warwick
- 14/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Warwick Acoustics has appointed Ian Harnett as a non-executive director. He brings leading-edge expertise and high-level experience in automotive commercial negotiations, people management in organisations of scale, and a proven track record in securing and bringing on-line automotive production facilities in a [...] -
Glen Callum launches Aftermarket Talent Club
- 07/12/2022
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In a commitment to retain top talent in the industry, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has introduced an exclusive initiative, the Aftermarket Talent Club, designed to assist senior-level professionals to uncover new and next-level career opportunities without compromising their identity. GCA recognises that senior [...] -
GT Motive expands UK team
- 06/12/2022
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
GT Motive continues to expand its UK team with the appointment of Andy Douglas as senior solutions consultant. Douglas has 14 years’ experience within the estimatics industry and his role as senior solutions consultant will be to ensure the capabilities of its estimating solutions and enhance delivery for all [...] -
Autoglass names new commercial director
- 24/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autoglass has appointed Ian Rowlands as its new commercial director. In his new role he will be responsible for leading the commercial, sales, and marketing functions in the business. He will also sit as a member of the executive team and be integral in setting the commercial strategy and driving business [...] -
Enterprise launches national recruitment drive
- 16/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Enterprise Rent-A-Car will recruit 1,454 graduates across its regional network of more than 450 UK rental branches over the next 12 months. It is also recruiting 450 undergraduates for 12-month industrial placements in retail, HR, revenue management, legal and marketing teams. The campaign has been launched to [...] -
Safe Fleet appoints new MD
- 16/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Steve Powell has joined Safe Fleet as managing director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite is the UK’s leading brand in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket and manufacturers, while Labcraft is the UK’s leading manufacturer of high performance and energy efficient LED [...] -
SMMT unveils new careers guide
- 08/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The SMMT has launched a new automotive Career Guide to help address the growing skills gap in the sector. The guide comes after nearly half (49%) of UK automotive companies admit they are concerned about skills shortages in key roles. Produced by the SMMT Charitable Trust Fund in partnership with the City of [...] -
Ingenia announces University partnership
- 31/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ingenia Recruitment has announced a new partnership with Sunderland University and senior managers at automotive dealers in the area to promote the industry to future graduates. Included in the initiative with the university Ingenia Recruitment is Anthony Rockingham, managing director of Croxdale Group, Richard [...] -
Fix Auto UK announces Able To partnership
- 03/10/2022
- 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 [...] -
Autotech Academy bridging skills gap
- 27/09/2022
- 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 [...]