Jardine Motors Group has taken in its first influx of former RAF service personel as part of an ongoing bid to improve the diversification of its workforce.
The automotive sector is experiencing a period of salaries growth as “businesses are working hard to beat the competition and secure talented recruits”, according to recruitments specialists.
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
Ferrari North Europe welcomed four new service advisors and two new parts advisors to its retail network after hosting a graduation from its apprenticeship scheme.
The RAC is looking to offer more young people a two-year apprenticeship following the success of its scheme in the Greater London area.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged Government to invest as much in EV skills as charging infrastructure.
The Glyn Hopkin Charitable Foundation has teamed up with autism charity Sycamore Trust UK to sufferers into long-term employment with local businesses.
CV-Library statistics have revealed that automotive industry vacancies soared by 12.3% but application numbers dropped.
Pendragon PLC has launched a new graduate programme based at its Nottingham offices.
The apprenticeship levy, pensions auto-enrolment and increases in the minimum wage are causing significant concern among most British businesses.
Apprenticeships are proving a turn-off among school leavers as the desire to start earning overcomes parents’ hopes of sending their teenagers to university, the IMI has found.
Volvo Car UK will aim to bolster dealers' efforts to meet a target of finding 300 new technicians with the launch of a new online portal designed to assist them with recruitment.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been announced as a finalist for the FAB Awards, in the 'innovation of the year' category for its MoT products.
Staff based at Vertu Motors’ Gateshead business development centre have achieved new qualifications which have propelled them to promotions within the business.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has responded to the Government cyber hacking guidelines and called for 'qualified technicians' to help combat the issue.
Arnold Clark has been announced as the principal partner for the 16th Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Lookers has become one of the first motor retailers to actively promote equality in its workforce by becoming a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
There has never been a more important time for automotive groups to ensure their dealer principals (DPs) are up to the job of managing and leading their retail businesses.
Hendy Group has continued its long-standing scheme to recognise the contribution of its most loyal staff by welcoming two new members to its ‘25 Year Club’.
Santander Consumer Finance has launched a ‘customers for life’ programme in response to dealer demand.
Nissan’s UK dealer principals will be among the first crop of graduates from a new management programme teaching leadership skills and steeping them in “Nissanness”.
Vertu Motors has announced the launch of a pioneering apprentice scheme offering the chance for participants to gain a free degree and the promise of an £18,000-a-year base salary.
Delegates at the AM and Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) People Conference gain new insight into the apprenticeship levy and compliance.
The Ben charity will take the pulse of those employed in the automotive industry via a survey which seeks valuable insights to help shape its future services.
Cap HPI has appointed Amanda Hardcastle as head of human resources as the business embarks on a talent search to drive its growth into international markets.
