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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Axa, IMI, Nixon Hire, Vertullus, Tyron Runflat, Fixico and Fellten

The latest industry appointments, including Axa Commercial names new commercial motor technical risk manager and Vertellus strengthens management team.

appointments 28 Mar

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Major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers

Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025.

apprentices 10 Feb

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Best bodyshops and garages highlighted with IMI Skills winners

Some of the best technicians and repairers in the UK have been highlighted as part of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) 2024 Skills Competition.

SMR 28 Nov

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‘Postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle technicians

There are 58,800 technicians now qualified to work on electric vehicles, according to the latest EV TechSafe certification data.

SMR 6 Aug

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UK automotive industry facing “critical” skills gap

The next Government is being urged to tackle a growing skills gap in the UK’s automotive sector by GSF Car Parts.

SMR 14 Jun

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Growing need for EV technicians, mechanics and electricians, says IMI

The automotive aftermarket continues to face multiple challenges with vacancies remaining stubbornly high, according to a new report from the IMI.

SMR 13 Mar

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‘Significant gaps’ in qualified technicians to work on electric vehicles

New analysis reveals that there are big gaps in the availability of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs).

12 Jun

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Threat to road safety from ‘significant’ ADAS skills gap

A lack of skills to work on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is putting drivers at risk, according to a new report from the IMI.

30 May

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Critical shortage of electric vehicle mechanics predicted by 2030

Britain faces a critical shortage of electric vehicle (EV) mechanics by the end of the decade, according to a cross-party think-tank.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 13 Dec

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Skills crisis warning for UK automotive sector

The switch to electric vehicles, decreased immigration and the pandemic are fuelling an escalating skills crisis, according to a new report from the IMI.

22 Aug

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Institute of the Motor Industry approval for AFP Fleet Academy

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Fleet Academy has been approved as an IMI (Institute of The Motor Industry) centre for training.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 28 Jun

IMI Dartford's Pete StevensThe number of electric vehicle (EV) trained technicians has increased 4.5% since 2020 but is not enough to bridge the gap before 2030, says the Institute of the Motoring Industry (IMI).

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Automotive industry ramps up EV qualified technicians

The number of electric vehicle (EV) trained technicians has increased 4.5% since 2020 but is not enough to bridge the gap before 2030, warns the IMI.

11 May

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IMI automotive skills shortage concern as job postings show 50% rise

Institute of the Motor Industry analysis of job postings data for all automotive occupations for March 2022 shows a 51% increase in postings year-on-year.

IMI 8 Apr

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Spring Statement: Call to tackle skills shortage in automotive

Automotive vacancies are at their highest level for 20 years – at more than 23,000 - accounting for approximately 4% of the workforce, new research suggests.

Spring Statement 23 Mar

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Fleet briefs: Latest news from Arval, Ctrack, Hardstaff Barriers, Silverstone Fleet Management and Servicesure

The latest news from the fleet industry, including the Arval’s tree-planting initiative and a solar-powered welfare van.

sustainability 21 Mar

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Nearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment

Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

safety and risk management 3 Feb

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Rivus technicians to be ‘EV ready’ as others urged to follow suit

IMI warning of shortfall in qualified electric vehicle technicians headed by Rivus as Fleet Assist warns garages to upskill employees so they are EV ready.

12 Nov

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IMI warns of critical shortfall in EV technicians within five years

The UK faces an EV skills gap, with too few technicians to service the volume of zero emissions vehicles predicted to be on UK roads, according to the IMI.

10 Nov

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Budget 2021: Fleet and leasing industry reaction

The Government has announced a raft of tax and spending proposals in Budget 2021, but announcements for the fleet and leasing industry were thin on the ground.

Budget 2021 27 Oct

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UK needs 75,000 EV-ready mechanics, warns IMI

The IMI has warned that workshops and garages do not currently have the skills and the pipeline of talent needed to service and repair electrified vehicles.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 19 Aug