IMI reports improving automotive skills gap
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has reported a modest reduction in vacancies in the automotive industry during June. Its latest Vacancy Rate Tracker, based on data from the […]
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomes new apprentices
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices to its Goodwood headquarters. Before their August start, apprentices and their families visited the site to sign their contracts, tour […]
Nissan supports major North East EV skills investment
A major investment in skills in the North East, supported by Nissan, will create a new generation of electric vehicle and battery technicians. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the […]
Government confirms Apprenticeship Levy reform
The Labour Party has confirmed that the Apprenticeship Levy will be reformed after it announced a new Skills England Bill during The King’s Speech. One of 35 Bills announced, it […]
Autotech Recruit intern lands JLR role
Group One Jaguar Land Rover has become the latest dealership to partner with Autotech Academy and take on an intern in a bid to counteract the challenges of employing skilled […]
Autoglass invests in EV training
Autoglass is rolling out new electric vehicle (EV) training for all its technicians. The programme will see all technicians at the company complete the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) […]
Remarketing sector hit by bottlenecks
Falling capacity in the refurbishment sector is creating bottlenecks in preparing cars and vans for sale, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). The issue is being examined by the […]
RHA calls for government support
The Road Haulage Association is urging the new government to support the commercial vehicle sector with a number of new policies. It has called for a freeze on fuel duty, […]
IMI reports fall in automotive vacancies
Vacancies in the UK automotive industry have fallen for the second month in a row. According to the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Vacancy Rate Tracker job vacancies per 100 […]
Hyundai UK holds Skills Olympics
More than 870 expert and master technicians from across the Hyundai Motor UK network took part its UK Skills Olympics recently, when they competed for a chance to represent the […]
Businesses urged to adopt ‘skills-based’ hiring strategy
A leading automotive aftermarket recruitment agency is urging businesses to change their approach to recruitment to address the growing skills gap in the industry. Glen Callum Associates says repairers should […]
NFDA unveils general election manifesto
New research carried out by the National Franchised Dealers Association has identified the key areas of concern for UK dealerships and where support from the next government is most needed. […]