recruitment
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People News 6 Apr
Automotive jobs fall 41% amid Coronavirus crisis
Job vacancies in the automotive industry have fallen by 41% in March, as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to affect the sector.
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Car Dealer News 11 FebGlyn Hopkin announces ‘major’ 2020 recruitment drive
Glyn Hopkin is kicking off 2020 with a recruitment drive to attract 35 new members of staff in sales and aftersales positions at its car dealership sites across the South East.
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Market Insight 6 FebCarmakers and retailers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Car dealers and their manufacturer partners have been highlighting their efforts to recruit the next-generation of automotive sector talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
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People News 28 Jan
One in four automotive job seekers complain of bias against how they talk
One in two of 300 employers surveyed by CV-Library believes discrimination about class is an issue when hiring.
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People News 13 JanAutomotive professionals hit with career confidence crisis
Over half (56.5%) of automotive professionals lack confidence about their career prospects, according to new research by UK job board CV Library.
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Car Dealer News 9 JanJCT600 urges 40 new apprentices to ‘earn while you learn’ in 2020
JCT600 is set to give another 40 apprentices the chance to “earn while you learn” as it adds to the 100 already in the business on a new rolling recruitment basis.
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Market Insight 13 DecSurvey paints bleak picture of North East motor trade recruitment
More than three quarters (78%) of motor trade businesses located in the North East have revealed that they recruited under-qualified technicians in a bid to plug the sector’s skills shortage.
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Market Insight 5 DecAutomotive sector recruitment slows ahead of General Election 2019
Increased economic uncertainty in the run up to the UK’s upcoming General Election has been blamed for a slow-down in recruitment for automotive sector job roles.
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Talent & People 29 Oct
Automotive recruiters dipping into a shrinking talent pool
Quality senior staff are like top footballers in salary terms – they are worth ‘whatever it takes’
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Talent & People 28 OctAre there tangible benefits of a diverse workforce?
A growing body of study says diversity and inclusion policies are just good business sense
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Supplier insight 25 Oct10 minutes with… Gavin White, Autotech Recruit
Autotech Recruit managing director Gavin White explains how its temporary contractors help ease technician shortages and why it is moving into longer-term recruitment
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Car Dealer News 24 SepShelbourne Motors opens new £5m multi-franchise dealership complex
Shelbourne Motors has opened its new £5m multi-franchise complex, adding Renault, Dacia and Kia retail outlets to its business in Newry.
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People News 11 SepAutotech Recruit appoints Simon King as concepts manager
Autotech Recruit has appointed former Kwik-Fit business development specialist Simon King as its concepts manager as it drives towards further growth.
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Supplier News 9 SepGMD People targets growth under new ownership
Car retail management and leadership training and recruitment specialist GMD People is targeting growth under new ownership following its sale to former ASE Global business coach Paul Canning.
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People News 7 AugJardine welcomes placement students in permanent roles
Jardine Motors Group has given permanent jobs to a number of placement students who were studying motor vehicle repair at Milton Keynes College.
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Car Dealer News 9 JulJobs created as Ancaster opens Welling Hyundai dealership
Ancaster Group has expanded its workforce by 15 people and opened a Hyundai dealership in Welling, Kent.
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Car Dealer News 2 Jul
Glyn Hopkin growth prompts recruitment drive in South East
Glyn Hopkin has launched a recruitment drive after growth in the South East prompted the car retail group to open applications for “dozens of aftersales posts” – including apprenticeships and full-time technician posts.
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Aftersales 4 JunActivate Group bodyshop division to create 240 jobs
Activate Group (AGL) has announced the creation of a new body shop division - Activate Accident Repair - following a £3m investment and creating 200 jobs.
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Car Dealer News 30 MayTracks of Exeter expands recruitment with AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For
Tracks of Exeter has seen a marked expansion in the reach of its recruitment marketing for staff after taking part in AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For initiative.
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Car Dealer News 28 MayLuscombe Motors boosted recruitment with AM Best UK Dealership to Work For
Luscombe Motors has used its status as one of AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For as a way of attracting new employees in a competitive recruitment market.
