technicians
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Aftersales 15 AugLKQ to upskill 1,000 more technicians for EVs and hybrids by end of 2023
LKQ Academy has pledged to train another 1,000 technicians from independent garages in the servicing of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2023.
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People News 15 AugMercedes-Benz technician dismantled stolen cars for Lancashire drug gang
A young Mercedes-Benz qualified technician resorted to dismantling high value stolen cars for a drug gang after becoming addicted to cocaine.
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Aftersales 14 JulSlashed Rivus network could be opportunity for franchised dealers
A decision by fleet maintenance operation Rivus to close 48 of its 78 light commercial vehicle garages could provide opportunities for franchised dealers seeking technicians.
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Opinion 31 JanGolden handshakes and flexible working could cure tech shortages, opinion
Difficulties in recruiting qualified and experienced technicians remains challenging for dealerships nationwide.
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People News 28 NovIMI's 2022 Skills Competition celebrates talent of young automotive technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has celebrated the talents of some of the UK’s top young technicians after revealing the winners of its 2022 Skills Competition.
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Aftersales 23 NovMotor trade salaries ramping-up demand for skills increases, IMI finds
The automotive sector's 20-year high vacancy rate has led to increased demand and greater salaries, research completed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has found.
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People News 3 Aug'Shocking' automotive skills shortage affects all levels of seniority
Automotive businesses face an unprecedented skills shortage across all levels of seniority, according to a new report from Ennis & Co.
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Car Dealer News 19 JulBatchelors boss not ‘going soft’ with UK heatwave opening hours changes
Batchelors Motor Group managing director Tony Denton has suggested that UK businesses may have to “start treating extreme heat like extreme snowfall” in a bid to better look after customers and staff.
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Aftersales 29 JunTechnicians are winning the race to become EV-ready, says IMI
An acceleration in the number of vehicle technicians training to become EV-ready has pushed back the expected shortfall in qualified aftersales staff from 2026 to 2028, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said.
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Supplier News 22 JunVolvo Car UK doubles retailers’ temporary vehicle technician support
Volvo Car UK has doubled the number of contractors within its Temporary Technician Programme (TTP) with Autotech Recruit after the initiative provided over 30,000 hours of workshop support.
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Aftersales 20 JunTechnicians at ATS Euromaster begin to get electric vehicle competence
Technicians in the ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres have undergone IMI accredited training to work on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) safely.
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Latest News 25 May
Automotive ranked as UK's second ‘most attractive’ sector to work in
Automotive has been ranked as the UK's second most attractive sector to work in by respondents to Randstad’s Employer Brand Research survey.
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Latest News 16 MayAM News Show: Making automotive retail a ‘home from home’ for apprentices
JCT600 apprentices have told the AM News Show how they overcame stigma about the automotive sector to find a new ‘home from home’ in Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz franchised dealership roles.
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People News 8 AprAutomotive sector skills shortage sees job ads reach five-year high
The number of job vacancies in the automotive sector has risen by 40% in the first three months of 2022, reaching a five-year high.
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Car Dealer News 28 MarSytner rewards elite technicians with Detroit Grand Prix trip
Sytner Group has celebrated its technician's expertise with its Elite Technician Challenge 2022, and the 13 winners are set to take an expenses-paid trip to the Detroit Grand Prix in America as guests of Penske Racing.
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Opinion 25 MarGreater urgency required to solve automotive's EV skills shortage, opinion
As a major shortage of specialist maintenance technicians puts the take-off of the EV market at risk Sarah Sillars OBE argues that more urgency in the government’s response is part of the solution.
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Aftersales 23 MarIMI urges Rishi Sunak to address funding for skills training
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged Rishi Sunak to address funding for skills training in the Spring Statement.
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Aftersales 14 MarPlugging the gaps for EV-trained technicians
Car retailers' aftersales departments need to take action to keep pace with dramatic changes in the sector such as electrification, automation and digitisation.
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Aftersales 7 MarEV buyers will 'pay the price' for skills gap, warns Warrantywise
UK electric vehicle (EV) buyers will “pay the price” for the skills gap in trained technicans, unless the Government takes action.
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Car Dealer News 7 FebDrive Motor Retail introduces new rewards scheme for automotive apprentices
Drive Motor Retail is marking National Apprenticeship Week with a new rewards scheme that will will fund its apprentices’ driving lessons in a bid to attract its next generation of technicians.
