Autotech Group

17/06/2026

We spend plenty of time on calls and emails, and they’ve got their place, but nothing really compares to getting out and seeing everyone face to face. Because while the automotive industry is built around vehicles, it is ultimately powered by fantastic people.

So, this week, our very own National Account Manager, Sam, and Contracts Manager, Stuart, are out on the road across the North of England and Scotland, catching up with our clients, Autotech Recruit contractors and Autotech Academy interns. One thing that's really stood out so far? The welcome. Everywhere they've been, people have been incredibly friendly.

⭐ A real highlight was visiting one of our client workshops where almost the entire team is made up of technicians who are either former Autotech Academy interns or current interns getting their first experience in the industry. Seeing people we’ve supported go on to build careers in automotive never gets old.

🚗 The car boot is doing its best impression of a mobile warehouse, packed to the brim with some goodies, although stocks are disappearing fast!

⚽ And in a bit of footballing irony, on the day England are preparing for their first World Cup game, Sam and Stuart have just crossed into Scotland. Here's hoping England can produce a result that's every bit as positive as Scotland's was on 14 June.

A lot of miles still to go, but it's been such a brilliant trip so far. Thanks to everyone who's welcomed Sam and Stu through the door.

10/06/2026

Two fantastic days at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 🙌

It was great to be back at the NEC, connecting with so many forward-thinking businesses, individuals and industry partners. From conversations around skills and training to showcasing the latest in workshop technology, the energy across the event was incredible.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand – we loved catching up with familiar faces and meeting so many new ones.

Roll on the next one 🚗

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08/06/2026

Early-month celebrations are a little tradition at Autotech Group. And there’s plenty to celebrate and shout about this month:

🎂 Happy Birthday to Alistair McCrindle and Jack Salsbury! Hope you both have a great day and a brilliant year ahead.

👋 New starters joining the business over the last few weeks:
• George Jones (Automotive Technical Trainer at Autotech Training)
• Luca Casarano (Permanent Recruitment Consultant at Autotech Recruit)
• Gabriel Bridgeman (Marketing Executive at Autotech Group)
Always good to see new energy coming into the team!

🚗 Last week, we were at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event. A strong few days of conversations around people, skills, technology, and what the workforce of the future really looks like in automotive.

🏃♀️ And outside of work, a big shout-out to our female team members who took on Pretty Muddy at the weekend. We can confirm that despite the sunshine, there was still plenty of mud. They’ve raised nearly £1,500 for Cancer Research UK – a brilliant effort for a great cause.

That’s June so far! Halfway through the year already, and plenty more to come.

03/06/2026

We’re at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event and there’s no shortage of incredible stands to explore, but we’d genuinely love to see you at ours.

You’ll find us at Stand B28 and also at the dedicated Autotech Academy stand in the Ignite Arena.

At Autotech Group, everything we do comes down to people, skills, and technology.

🟨 Autotech Connect are showcasing cutting-edge technology that’s already helping businesses across multiple sectors improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
🟦 Autotech Training are on hand with their highly rated automotive training solutions, trusted by thousands across the UK and worldwide.
🟩 Autotech Academy are highlighting our highly successful internship programme, connecting businesses with brilliant newly qualified talent ready to make an impact.
🟥 And Autotech Recruit are here as always, ready to talk through your staffing challenges and how we can support you.

There’s a lot happening at the event - but if you’re looking for practical solutions and real, informed conversations about the future of the automotive industry, we’d love you to stop by and say hello on Stand B28!

02/06/2026

27/05/2026

We’ve all heard it time and time again: staff shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry right now. Everyone’s looking for answers, but maybe the solution is closer than we think.

More and more, the conversation is shifting towards where else we can look for talent, and how we create workplaces where different ways of thinking and working can genuinely thrive. Sometimes, it’s simply about looking at things a little differently.

There are incredibly talented people out there, often overlooked, who have the skills, mindset and potential to succeed in our industry.

The challenge is that we don’t always know how to reach, support or create the right environment for them to thrive.

That’s exactly what we’ll be exploring at our upcoming event in London: Turning Neurodiversity Into A Workforce Advantage. You’ll hear real experiences, honest conversations and practical takeaways from people already doing things differently across the industry.

If you’re involved in hiring or managing people in automotive, it’s definitely one to consider.

👉A few additional places have just become available. If you’d like to join us, you can register here: https://autotechgroup.co.uk/creative-workforce-strategies-for-automotive-hr-leaders-turning-neurodiversity-in-to-a-workforce-advantage/

20/05/2026

The latest joint KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs (May 2026) highlights that temporary hiring has now recorded growth for the third time in the past year, as businesses continue shifting towards more flexible workforce models.

New data also shows temporary workers now account for 5.5% of the UK workforce, up from 5% in 2024, as employers respond to economic uncertainty, ongoing skills shortages, and AI adoption.

At Autotech Group, we’re seeing this shift first-hand across the automotive aftermarket.

The latest IMI labour market data shows there are currently around 16,000 unfilled vacancies across the UK automotive sector, particularly for vehicle technicians.

As dealership workshops and independent garages adapt to EV growth, evolving diagnostics technology and changing customer demand, many are increasingly relying on flexible workforce solutions to maintain productivity and access specialist skills when they need them most.

This isn’t simply a short-term recruitment trend. It reflects how the automotive industry is evolving. Businesses that combine technical expertise with workforce flexibility will be best placed to navigate the road ahead.

08/05/2026

Big news to end this week: our Marketing Executive, Piers, is heading to Canada for his next chapter 🇨🇦

It's not quite goodbye, but we’ll hugely miss him around the office. Since joining Autotech Group as a Digital Marketing Apprentice, he’s grown into a highly valued Marketing Executive and someone who’s truly liked and appreciated by everyone across the whole business - an all-round great egg.

Good luck, Piers. We’re excited to see what’s next for you on the Pacific coast! Watch out for the grizzly bears 🐻

📸 Naturally, we’ve taken this as the perfect excuse to turn the office into a full-on Maple Land celebration for the day...

05/05/2026

Not quite sure how it happened, but somehow we’ve already reached the five‑month mark of 2026. Another month done, and a good moment to recognise the achievements of the amazing people who make Autotech Group what it is.

🚀 Promotions

• Well done to Leonnie Bergin on her promotion to Head of Permanent Recruitment at Autotech Recruit - a well‑earned step, backed up by some great results.

• And congratulations to Ryan Ford on becoming Head of Autotech Academy. A brilliant move and fully deserved.

📚 Learning & development

• Jack Salsbury has completed his Certified Data Protection Officer training, adding even more depth to his already impressive expertise.

• Todi Omotoso has started a Digital and Technology Solutions Professional course at Northeastern University London, specialising in Cyber Security Analysis.

🎈 May birthdays

• Happy Birthday this month to our fantastic Jake Betts, Jason Swindell and Stephen Hughes

🏃‍♂️ Fundraising

• A huge well done (again) to Gavin, Laurence and Rob for completing the London Marathon and raising an amazing amount of money for their chosen charities along the way. Serious effort.

A lot to celebrate and be proud of this month, which, as our Autotech Group tradition dictates, means lots of cake was involved 🍰😄

27/04/2026

A huge congratulations to our very own Laurence Abbott, Rob Walsh, and Gavin White on completing the London Marathon yesterday. An incredible achievement and an amazing amount raised for your chosen charities, Brain Tumour Research and Andy's Man Club. We’re extremely proud of you all. ❤️ 💙 💚 💛