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Incentives call for garages to hire, train young technicians
28 August 2024The government should consider offering financial and other incentives to UK garages that hire and train young people for careers in the auto sector, the… Read More
LKQ chief urges garages to ‘upskill now’ for EVs, hybrids
13 August 2024Increasing growth in the used EV and hybrid market strengthens the business case for garages and workshops to invest in skills and equipment, the CEO… Read More
20,000 auto vacancies ‘still a big gap to fill’ says IMI
29 July 2024The UK’s automotive sector is continuing to “chip away” at the significant skills gap – but employers still face a huge task in filling vacancies,… Read More
‘No quick fix to resolve garage skills crisis’, PM told
23 July 2024Easy2Recruit has warned there can be “no quick fix” to resolve the skills crisis facing garages and the automotive sector — despite the government’s launch… Read More
‘Import more mechanics’ plea to ease auto skills crisis
18 July 2024Easy2Recruit is calling on the new home secretary to add mechanics to the official list of skilled jobs deemed in short supply in the UK. Read More
King’s speech pledge to reform ‘flawed’ levy
17 July 2024Proposals to reform the apprenticeship levy were unveiled today as part of the legislative agenda of the new Labour government, outlined in the king’s speech. Read More
Intercounty invests £2m in new site, apprentice drive
16 July 2024Mercedes-Benz dealership Intercounty Truck & Van has announced a £2 million investment into a new service and parts location in Bedfordshire, including a recruitment drive… Read More
Skills gap ‘stifling’ potential of garages, GSF boss warns
17 June 2024The ongoing skills gap in the UK’s automotive sector is an “artificial straitjacket” around UK independent garages that is stifling potential and increasing costs for… Read More