Newsletter

Receive the latest news direct to your Inbox! Simply enter your email address below to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Polls

Which of the following would you rate as the worst bad habit among your fleet drivers:

View Results

Fleet Directory

Friday, March 19th 2010

1000s of fleet industry links
Essential for fleet managers and company car drivers

The latest fleet news

CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children

CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children, highlighting growing demand for flexibility at work A survey of 2,000 employees by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows workers are as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and [...]

Vauxhall is number one fleet manufacturer for UK Fleet Managers

The coveted title – Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Fleet Manufacturer of the Year is not only one of the prestigious Headline Awards at the event, it is also one of the most [...]

Toyota Aygo Black now available to order

Order books have opened for Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota’s city car. Aygo Black comes with a choice array of sports styling features with additional Alcantara and leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, leather gear shift knob (manual models), 14-inch alloy wheels and Tempest Black metallic exterior paint finish. Powered by the Toyota [...]

IAM surges cyclists to claim their lane

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has urged cyclists to make themselves seen and to “claim their lane”, moving out into the middle of the lane when approaching a junction or parked cars. Duncan Pickering, IAM Cycling Development Manager, said: “There has been some debate as to whether cyclists should stick to the kerb or push [...]

One North East welcome Nissan’s latest investment

Responding to news that the Nissan LEAF will be manufactured at the company’s Sunderland plant, Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: “Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: "We are absolutely thrilled at this latest investment by Nissan at its Sunderland factory. "Today’s announcement comes almost a year to the day since [...]

80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one

Badly repaired cars are a leading cause of traffic accidents and pose a serious risk to the safety of individuals and families on the road. However, a recent poll shows over 80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one.  Today, the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme [...]

Comment: High Speed Rail Plan is Transport Hypocrisy

Different Rules for Road and Rail The ABD today condemned plans to spend £27 billion on a network of 250mph trains that are likely to benefit a very small percentage of the population, while the road network on which we all depend languishes in disrepair and endemic congestion. Most disturbing of all are the double standards [...]

CFC Solutions warns how crucial maintenance checks are for extended life fleets

CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, is warning  companies extending their vehicles into a fifth year of operation that maintenance must be made a priority in order to ensure that their fleets are kept in a good and safe condition. This helpful advice comes at a [...]

VermillionMVT: How businesses can benefit with PDA mobile job management

VermillionMVT, the Preston based fleet management business and a leading provider of application tracking software and flexible technology solutions for businesses and individuals, is eager to explain the broad range of benefits of PDA mobile job management to those businesses that may not be familiar with such technology that offers an immediate return on investment. PDA [...]

Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall

Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]

Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running

Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]

IMI honour top industry achievers

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]

Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe

Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]

Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice

Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]

Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings

As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]

Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]

Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets

Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]

‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear

Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]

Toyota say recall programme on course

One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]

The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010

Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]

Employment Agencies

999tom.com Ltd

999tom.com offer the full spectrum of motor trade positions. We specialise in bringing new talent to car sales jobs in the UK. Prospective candidates who just want to cut to the chase please register as experienced motor candidates or new entries to the industry.

Adam Butler Ltd

Our services are committed to the Retail Motor / Automotive Industry, and we specialise in finding and supporting all the staff that a motor retailer would need in order to function at full capacity and maximise business potential i.e. make more PROFIT! We have specialist knowledge of both the motor and recruitment sectors, and use this knowledge to provide you with a hands-on 5 star service that ensures you get the best people filling your vacancies, and that they are supported with everything they may need to make a fast and effective contribution to your business.

AJA Executive

Search and selection company operating in the financial, automotive and telecomms markets. AJA Executive prides itself on an innovative executive search consultancy services and dynamic assesment and talent centres. AJA Executive combines an in-depth understanding of public services with the commercial dynamism of the private sector. We provide an executive human resource partnership to a host of public sector organisations across the UK, our in-depth technical knowledge, search expertise and deep network of contacts enables us to offer end-to-end and integrated resourcing solutions.

Alastair Ames Associates

Alastair Ames Associates. specialise in search and selection within the automotive and transport sectors in both the UK and Europe. The business was established in 1986 and is proud of both the relationships and levels of trust that have been built with both clients and candidates over the years. When you balance the time and money you might waste not finding anyone (or worse still, appointing the wrong person) with the benefits finding the right applicant can bring to your company, Specialist search and selection is very cost-effective.

Arc Recruitment Consultants

Arc's small team has hands on experience of working in the motor industry at all levels. We understand what you need from a recruitment agency. We cover all aspects of the industry from single dealerships, the PLCs, motor manufacturers, finance companies, motoring organisations and peripheral service and support providers, including some of the biggest names in the business. All candidate searches are specific and targeted with particular attention to their location, ability and suitability. Our service is discreet and anonymous when required. You retain control over your CV. It is not passed on to anyone without your agreement.

Aromask Motor Recruitment

Founded in 2000 by industry specialist, John Kupse, Aromask Motor Recruitment has rapidly become established as a premium recruiter of high quality personnel within the automotive sector. As a business, you need to be able to focus your energies on what you do best. We act as your recruitment partner and manage the process so you can concentrate on developing your business. We have a demonstratable track record of building long term partnerships with clients and giving them confidence in facing future challenges.

Arrow Resourcing Ltd

Arrow is an established progressive privately owned recruitment company solely specializing in staffing solutions for the automotive industry. Our sales management is industry experienced and our consultants understand the pressures of modern business and the increasing demands for excellence of service. We have built up a comprehensive database of industry professionals that keep in touch and recommend others to register with us for the latest vacancies. We are the first in the industry to have been awarded the 'Investor in People" accreditation and all our staff are committed to extend its principles to ensure first class service to our clients and candidates.

Auto Skills UK

Auto Skills UK is recognised as the leading supplier of sub-contract and permanent staff, from shop floor to boardroom. Our activities are purely focused towards the retail, import & distribution sectors of the automotive industry nationwide.

Autocareerz Ltd

The new way for the automotive industry to recruit for vacancies throughout the UK. A free advertisement for 21 days for any automotive role.

Autojob Ltd

autojob.co.uk has been created to provide an informative and easy to use service for both recruiters and candidates alike. With over 30 years of industry experience and in-depth knowledge of the Automotive and Technical sectors we aim to make recruitment advertising as clear, simple and fast for everyone involved. We are constantly growing and are always willing to listen to comments and suggestions. Please read the autojob.co.uk blogs.

Automotive Appointments Ltd

When experience counts, Automotive Appointments are leaders in recruiting staff at all levels in the retail motor industry. Our pro-active approach makes us the foremost consultancy in recruitment for both dealers and candidates.

Automotive HR

Automotive HR is a specialist division of HR GO Plc, an established recruitment consultancy offering local expertise and national coverage. We offer a range of services in the automotive industry for job seekers and employers. We manage short and long term cover for peak periods, temporary staff placement, perfect for sickness and holiday cover; and of course a permanent staff and selection employment service. When needed, Automotive HR is able to draw on the support and resources of its parent company HR GO Plc who in 2007 celebrates 50 years in recruitment and is one of the top 45 recruitment businesses in the UK.

Automotive Jobs

Automotive-Jobs are a specialist and dedicated job board servicing the Automotive/Motor Trade Industry across the UK and Ireland. Automotive-Jobs.co.uk provides exclusive career opportunities in the automotive industry for either new job seekers wishing to enter the industry or for the more experienced industry professional who is looking to progress their career with another company. Automotive-jobs.co.uk will improve your chances to find suitable and relevant industry roles in less time. Our site exclusively advertises roles that are available within the Automotive and Motor Trade Industry, so you will get quicker & more relevant results when you search through our jobs database!

Bluefish Specialised Services

Career services exclusively to the motor trade, both into and out of the industry. Our employers cover every sector of the industry, all positions from chief executive officer down to valeter, all disciplines, nothing overlooked. Manufacturers, finance houses, car dealerships, distributors and many more.

Brunswick Recruitment Ltd

Brunswick specialises in the Motor Trade / Automotive Industry, providing permanent and interim staffing solutions from a number of regional offices throughout the UK. By maintaining close and regular contact with its local client base, Brunswick has been able to deliver an unrivalled personal service on a national scale.

BTC Ltd

BTC are one of the country's leading automotive recruitment and training consultancies.

Callidus Consulting Limited

We are a specialist consultancy with strong credentials originating in the automotive industry. We focus our efforts on defining and delivering value for our clients - whether or not they are an individual or a global organisation. With a passion for providing quality-based services underpinned by our team's embedded personal ethics and integrity, you will find us a partner of immense energy and insight. Incorporated in 2001, we have always developed and refined our products around client need and aspiration. Consequently we have grown year-on-year and secured significant business advantage in our marketplace by attracting and retaining clients primarily through personal recommendation, referral and proactive account management.

Callidus Jobs

Here at Callidus Consulting we can offer you a very different recruitment experience. The candidates that we generate for our clients have a very high rate of conversion to final selection and interview. Why? We are passionate about what we do. We don't just want to 'get a placement', we genuinely want to match an individual to a role, based on a wide ranging set of criteria including skills, attitude, knowledge, experience and personality. We know (from our own experience!) that with the right people a business is more successful, the atmosphere more dynamic and the working environment more pleasurable. We want to help your business to grow and it is with that motive we act as your recruitment partner.

Change Automotive

Change Automotive are recruitment specialists for the automotive and associated industries. With offices in both the UK and Ireland we specialise in sales and management roles

Chris Eastwood Automotive Ltd

We believe that we offer the highest standards of service and professionalism to both clients and candidates. When you register with Chris Eastwood Automotive we will keep you informed of opportunities that fit your requirements. Whether you simply wish to know about positions, temporary or permanent, that are within easy reach of where you live, or whether you wish to relocate, just let us know!

Commercial Finance People

Commercial Finance People is a specialist recruitment consultancy, established in 1998 to place candidates in insolvency jobs, corporate recovery Jobs, corporate restructuring jobs, factoring/invoice finance jobs, banking jobs, and leasing jobs. We specialise in the placement of candidates in executive/management level positions within Insolvency, Corporate Recovery, Invoice Finance (Factoring), Asset Based Lending, Asset Finance / Leasing, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking working with a wide variety of organisations based throughout the UK. Specialist financial professionals need specialist recruitment and at Commercial Finance People our recruitment consultants have years of experience placing candidates in jobs in asset finance and leasing.

Connect HR & Recruitment Ltd

Connect HR & Recruitment Ltd specialises in outsourced human resource management (HRM), recruitment and associated training, specialising in motor industry recruitment. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional and dynamic service to our clients and by sharing our vast experience and knowledge to ensure their end goals are achieved. Chris Watson, a director, has held many senior management positions and is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry also holding a diploma in performance coaching. The Connect team are driven through dedication, commitment and hard work, and can assure you of a confidential service at all times.

Connect Recruitment Services Ltd

Connect Recruitment Services is a dynamic and innovative recruitment company and consultancy providing clients and candidates with an unparralleled level of service and expertise in industry. We provide a personal and confidential service that aims to exceed your expectations. Connect Recruitment Services sources and retains the best for the Defence Industry, Physics, Aviation, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Administration, Secretarial and Technology. Tel: 01442 877688 info@connect-recruitment.com

Crash Jobs Ltd

Recruitment of all accident repair & body shop staff for permanent positions throughout the UK. Our data base has over 1500 staff looking for full time positions in the UK. Whether you are seeking a change in location, advancements in your career or simply a change of role, our unique job matching system will enable your personal recruitment consultant to quickly match your skills to in-coming vacancies, resulting in accurate, speedy sourcing of your new job.

Driver Hire Group Services Ltd

Driver Hire opened the first office in West Yorkshire in 1983, initially supplying temporary drivers to local transport firms. Since then, we’ve grown to become the UK and Ireland’s largest specialist supplier of drivers and non driving staff to the transport and logistics industry. Today, Driver Hire is much more than just a supplier of last minute lorry drivers. With 25 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 Driver Hire offices throughout the UK and Ireland, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.

Driver UK Ltd

Specialists in the supply of quality HGV drivers to all logistics operations.

EC Executive Search

EC executive search is a dynamic and professional headhunting practice which has served some of the largest players in the automotive industry. We offer total specialisation within our field and cover a wide spectrum of job practices, including: Sales, finance, fleet management, contract hire, rental, distribution, manufacturing and logistics, Workshop/Depot, Service manager and Mechanical Engineers. Professionals within the business from a basic salary of £30k -100k plus. EC operate a pure search methodology and because we are precise in identifying what our clients want - we work solely on a success (contingency) basis. We believe that our success stems from quality of work at extremely competitive fees. tel: 01509 215693 mob: 07970 540070 email: enza@ecexecutivesearch.com

Glen Callum Associates Ltd

Glen Callum Associates Ltd are a dedicated team of automotive recruitment specialists. We have vast range of opportunities available, including sales, marketing, distribution and operational roles. Our team have gained a wealth of experience themselves working in senior management positions within these sectors, so whether you're a client or a candidate our ability to genuinely understand your market place, enhanced by our developed recruitment skills is combined to provide you with a focused service that's second to none. Our comprehensive range of services are tailored to meet the requirements of both client and candidate alike, so whatever your needs, feel free to contact us for a confidential chat.

HCP International Ltd

HCP enjoys a leading position in the UK and International automotive recruitment sector at a time when people are recognised to be the key component of any organisation's success. Our mission is to continue delivering world-class human resources solutions to the Automotive Industry, professionally with integrity and efficiency. HCP was founded in 1998 by Ash Kohli (Managing Director), and now HCP International is one of the world's leading automotive professional recruitment consultancies, specialising in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The HCP brand is among the most widely recognised brands in the automotive professional recruitment industry and we act as a Tier One preferred supplier to the majority of major motor manufacturers including prestige, niche and exotic automotive brands. HCP International is a global automotive search consultancy...

Hot Recruitment Consultants Ltd

hot! Recruitment Consultants Ltd specialise in the supply of temporary and permanent staff to the automotive and technical industries. We take pride in delivering a highly personalised, results driven service that exceeds the expectations of our clients and candidates. We guarantee that you will receive an exceptional, personal and highly confidential service.

InAutomotive

InAutomotive is the UK's busiest job site. Search 1000s of automotive vacancies, car sales jobs, motor trade jobs. Free for job seekers. Need to recruit for your company? Contact us to find out how you can recruit for a fraction of the cost of print media.

Ingenia Recruitment

Established in 1993, we are specialist recruitment consultants focussing in the north east area and Cumbria. From franchised dealerships and large independents to bodyshops and motor factors. All positions are permanent and full time with leading local companies. Our service is confidential, friendly, helpful and professional.

James Cohen Personnel Ltd

James Cohen Personnel Ltd is a recruitment consultancy dedicated to motor trade recruitment, motor trade jobs and automotive recruitment. We specialise in the supply of quality candidates as well as a superior level of service to our clients. Our wide experience within the motor trade recruitment, motor trade jobs and automotive recruitment sector is shown via a combined recruitment knowledge exceeding 10 years. We pride ourselves not only on our market knowledge of the motor trade recruitment, motor trade jobs and automotive recruitment sector, but also with our long standing client relationships and impressive success rates.

JD Recruitment

JD Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency with a particular strength and knowledge of the automotive industry throughout the UK. Our success is purely founded on hard work, market awareness and professionalism. We believe that by working closely with our clients and candidates, we become an integral extension to the recruitment function, resourcing the skills, ambition and motivation to meet all permanent recruitment requirements. If you have a vacancy to fill, or are looking for your next career move, then contact JD Recruitment.

JobSearch

JOBSEARCH, established in 1984, is the motor industry’s specialist automotive recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive range of services to companies operating with the motor industry sector. Our personal profiling services may be used within other industry sectors to aid with recruitment and retention of staff. JobSearch are able to offer both clients and candidates a professional and confidential service, we endeavour to provide this from our understanding of what is required; communication, quality, honesty and personalisation.

John Gibson Associates

JGA is the UK's most successful automotive recruitment consultancy and we are privileged to number many blue chip groups and manufacturers within our client base who use us on a regular basis. We have offices covering the whole of the UK.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

At Jonathan Lee, we have a proven track record of meeting our clients' needs for the right people to fill the most demanding automotive jobs at the forefront of automotive engineering. Critically though, our reputation as a leading recruitment agency is underpinned by our commitment to partnering customers in a real sense, delivering working solutions that add real value to their businesses. Our success as a recruitment agency has been built on our ability to keep our finger on the pulse of automotive industry developments. As globalisation becomes a reality, automotive OEMs and their suppliers increasingly focus their research and development efforts on technologies that have an immediate impact on their business. Competition for engineers with experience in leading edge technologies to fill today’s automotive jobs is fierce - and new recruits are expected to hit the ground running.

Just Motor Jobs

Just Motor Jobs is a dedicated internet job board just for motor trade jobs. If you an experienced motor trade person looking for a new opportunity, Just Motor Jobs is the right place to search. If you are an employer or agency, Just Motor Jobs is the cost effective way to advertise your automotive vacancies and search for the right candidates.

Knightsbridge Consultant Services Limited

We are a specialist consultancy company who have a specialist section in employment recruitment in the motoring industry and the building industry.

Mai Day Recruitment Services Ltd

Mai Day Recruitment Services have been working with applicants and clients alike to maintain and exceed our recruitment services for the past fifteen years. We have long been a fore-runner in the recruitment of personnel for the motor industry and counts some of the Home Counties and London's most prestigious dealerships as regular clients. We supply professional motor trade personnel, commercial and passenger across the UK. Every consultant has an outstanding sales and management track record bringing with them a wealth of expertise and experience. We are here to assist you in ensuring that the recruitment process runs as smoothly as possible, we offer you guidance from the initial stages of recruitment right through to successful completion. We are always on hand to discuss your specific needs.

MCA Automotive

MCA Automotive is a division of MCA Consulting, dedicated to the placement of staff at all levels in the Automotive Industry. Specialising in recruiting for a variety of sectors including; Vehicle Rental, Contract Hire & Leasing, Motor Manufacturers & Fleet Management.

Motor Industry Recruitment

Motor Industry Recruitment is a new name within the Recruitment Industry but it is important you know, its foundation is built upon many years experience within both the recruitment industry and the Motor Trade we recruit into. This means that we truly understand what you need from a Recruitment Consultancy and we endeavor to uncompromisingly deliver that service. One factor that has always been an issue for both clients and candidates with Recruitment Consultancies is constantly having to listen to "The hard sell" to a candidate for a position they want to fill, "It's the best job we have had on in months!” or a client about "The best candidate since sliced bread". This will not happen when we call you. (Well, not unless we actually happen to have the best job or candidate of course). Our philosophy is simple and similar to that used within the dealer network. Treat your customers (candidate and clients) how you would want to be treated yourself.

Motor Time Recruitment Ltd

Motor Time Recruitment is an employment agency, specialising in motor trade jobs for car dealerships nationwide. As a motor trade recruitment agency we offer over 12 years experience in recruitment, offering high calibre motor trade individuals within the automotive industry. We are professional, friendly, dedicated and will respond to you in a timely manner. Our experienced recruitment consultants can offer our clients and our candidates within the automotive industry a high quality service, excellent customer care and confidentiality. For motor trade employers who are seeking motor trade professionals, or if you are seeking that next move within the motor trade, let us do the searching for you.

Motor Trade Employment Services

Auto Jobs, from Motor Trade Employment, are a specialist recruitment agency for jobs in the motor trade, dealing with vacancies and jobs at all levels. We cover all aspects of jobs and recruitment in the motor trade whether you are a car salesman, a motorcycle technician or a dealer principal. Our consultants have all worked in the motor trade in car, truck and even motorcycle dealerships, so they speak your language and will help you get your next job in the motor trade or assist you in filling vacancies.

Motor Trade Recruitment

'Motor Trade Recruitment is successful and growing rapidly, We invest heavily in our people and our technology' We treat people as individuals and aim to match the right people with the right jobs. If we can’t immediately offer the perfect vacancy or the perfect applicant, we’ll look hard for them and advertise heavily until we get a result. We’re prepared to go the extra mile for you today because that’s good for our business tomorrow. We invest heavily in our people and our technology so that every step in our process works efficiently. Time is money for everyone, so we don’t waste it. Our business is all about building relationships, so we will always be straight with you about what can be achieved. Our business is successful and growing rapidly because we keep up to speed with changes in the motor industry and the world of recruitment.

Motor Trade Selection

Specialists in motor industry recruitment at all levels, we've operated for all the major importers, manufacturers and dealer groups. We also have close links with the top consultancies who advise and shape the industry.

MotorStaff

Motorstaff.com is the only dedicated motor trade industry job board bringing qualified job seekers and employers directly together. motorstaff.com is a unique service specifically for the Motor Trade. As an employer you now have the ability to reach the majority of motor trade employees, nationwide. You simply advertise your vacancies, at no cost, on the motorstaff.com website and receive candidate applications by email, directly to you. Looking for a new job is always an intimidating and frustrating process but now, using cutting-edge technology, you can find that perfect new job with absolute ease. No longer are you faced with the tedious task of searching newspapers and magazines or searching endlessly on non-specific recruitment job boards. motorstaff.com is targeted only to the motortrade, so all adverts are relevant.

MRI Worldwide Network Ltd

The MRI Worldwide Network is a leader within the recruitment industry. Find your next career move within our global network, or find personnel for your business. Franchise opportunities are available to build your own business and be a part of a leading global organisation.

New Leaf Search Limited

New Leaf Search is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in placing asset finance and leasing professionals into permanent roles with leading UK and international clients. Created to meet the growing demands for excellence in recruitment services, professionalism and integrity, we have quickly established a reputation as a leading provider of pan-European asset finance and leasing recruitment solutions, with successful assignments for a significant number of blue chip UK and international clients. With a combined recruitment and leasing sector experience spanning over 3 decades, we have developed an acute appreciation of our client and candidate needs and how best to meet them.

New Line Sales Recruitment Ltd

New Line Sales Recruitment is a specialist in the recruitment of field based sales people. We operate on a nationwide basis and are here to provide professional sales recruitment solutions to clients and candidates alike. Our aim is to provide a personal and easy to use, yet comprehensive and professional service. Thus giving clients and candidates one point of contact for all their sales recruitment needs. Whether you’re a recruiting manager searching for your next field sales professional or field sales professional looking for a new challenge, we are here to get you what you want.

Nicholas Recruitment

Nicholas Recruitment are an agency specialising in the motor industry, across all sectors,focusing on senior management and sales professionals. Derek Webb founded Nicholas Business Advisors when, after researching the motor vehicle industry, he discovered a need for independent management expertise to assist companies in many areas of their business. Nicholas Business Advisors bring in the necessary people with skills to suit your requirements. Pick up the phone and talk to us. We are friendly, knowledgable consultants who are there to assist you with your future career. Please telephone us on 01889 591554 or e.mail: enquiries@nicholasrecruitment.co.uk

Octopus Motor Trade Recruitment

Octopus Motor Trade Recruitment is a premier source for employment listings in the United Kingdom. Search automotive jobs, motor trade recruitment london UK, used car sales, technical recruitment and overseas. Find dealership jobs, workshop jobs and management jobs in the motor trade.

On Target Recruitment Ltd

On Target Recruitment, now recognised as one of the UK's leading sales recruiters, has achieved significant growth since it's inception in 1994. We offer a professional but friendly service, which over the years, has seen On Targets credibility as a leading recruiter further enhanced through the longevity of its employees. With a vast array of experience available to both job seekers and employers, coupled with an extensive industry specific database of candidates and vacancies, we are confident that we should be first choice for specialist sales recruitment, for both employers and candidates alike.

Oryx Executive Search

The Oryx difference is in its disciplined approach to research. We identify ‘hidden’ candidates who are unlikely to be actively seeking a career move, making them difficult to find and attract through reactive recruitment methods such as advertising. These people may be highly motivated, successful and happy in their current position but they simply may not know about new and interesting opportunities. By using the latest market intelligence, together with creative, lateral research and thought, we identify these candidates and screen them on your behalf. You are assured of a shortlist of only the strongest, most motivated candidates for your role.

Parsley Black Limited

Based in Bedfrodshire, Parsley Black has to be your No 1 choice. We represent the best vacancies in the industry and are committed to providing a first class service in motor trade recruitment.

Partners In Business

Partners in business provide a high quality, cost effective Training, Recruitment & HR support to a growing number of clients. We can provide support in respect of both UK and Overseas assignments. Our no quibble money back guarantee ensures absolute satisfaction. Founded in 1991 Partners in business has prospered by building strong long-term business partnerships with its clients and providing high quality, value for money services. Training can be provided in-house tailored to your specific needs or your staff can attend one of our regular public courses. Whatever your needs we can provide a personalised approach through our team of highly skilled training professionals. All Company services are undertaken in total confidence and the Company ensures all work undertaken is handled in a thoroughly ethical and professional manner.

PDH Services

PDH Services is an independent recruitment business supplying a wide range of services to a regular client base in the Midlands area. PDH Services is specialist Recruitment Business with consultants experienced in the following markets: Driving & Distribution; Factory & Industrial; Food Industry; Commercial & Sales; Promotions & Events; Construction & Facilities; Government & Corporate. Our main objective is to supply a complete staffing solution for businesses. Available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, our service can be tailor made to suit your needs.

Perfect Placement UK Ltd

Welcome to Perfect Placement, one of the only Motor Trade Recruitment Specialists in the UK to have a dedicated consultant for every region of the UK, ensuring our determination to find you the best job and package to match your personal experience and expectations using local knowledge and our massive client base who we regularly meet with, face to face. This ensures that we have the relationships locally to know what our clients require and the tools to select the best candidate for the job. Matching our clients exact requirements takes time and skill - having made a financial commitment, approaching a £1m, means we have the team, the technology and the substantial resources needed to fulfil this difficult challenge. Our team members have a wealth of experience either as Automotive Managers; sales and marketing managers or from a strong recruitment background guaranteeing we fully understand the importance of putting you first!

Personnel 2 Suit Ltd

Here at Personnel 2 Suit we believe that happiness in the work place is key. We make sure that we qualify your exact needs so we can provide you with a fantastic service.

PG Automotive (UK) Ltd

PG Automotive are a leading UK recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of sales, management, workshop and technical personnel to the automotive and industrial sector. With a team of industry experienced consultants working from our head office in the Midlands PG Automotive have developed an enviable reputation as a trusted, dedicated and committed UK recruitment supplier in the delivery of cost effective, knowledge based resource solutions to many of the industry's leading organisations.

PHA Recruitment

PHA Recruitment. The search is on. You’re here either to recruit someone with a defined set of talents and personal attributes, or to find a fulfilling job in a culture where you feel at home. PHA matches seeker and searcher with speed and skill. Twenty years experience in the recruitment industry has won Managing Director, Peta Homewood, a prestigious and loyal client following. Having built a reputation for finding precisely the right niche for her candidates, she continually attracts top notch people from wide ranging skill-sets and disciplines.

Prima Ardelle Associates

We are one of the UK's leading suppliers of human resourcing solutions to the consumer finance, automotive and related industries. We offer full UK coverage with a team of dedicated consultants, acting on behalf of market leading, blue chip companies.

Profitlink Group Ltd

The premier recruitment and training company for the motor industry.

Regulus Recruitment Solutions

Recruitment Solutions for all levels of the Motor Trade in the Midlands. We aim to offer both clients and candidates an individual recruitment experience. For more details call 01543 501221 or email jobs@regulusuk.co.uk

Renault Resourcing Centre

Renault Resourcing Centre is dedicated to dealership career opportunities within the Renault UK dealer network.

Renfield Automotive Recruitment (R.A.R)

Niche recruitment for the automotive trade. Full understanding of automotive trade staffing requirements, From the shop-floor to the boardroom.

REP Recruitment

Specialists in motor trade recruitment. REP Recruitment have a dedicated team of recruitment professionals who offer the best in recruitment advice and service for our clients and candidates.

Select Recruitment

The supply of personnel to the retail motor industry throughout south England.

Shorterm Engineers

30 year old Agency with specialised Automotive division recruiting all levels within the industry.

Source4 Personnel Solutions

Source4 Personnel enjoy a high success rate within the motor trade, offering a variety of reception and administration staff to commercial and public motor trade. Offering temporary and permanent solutions at all levels, make Source4 Personnel your first call!

Southgate Consulting

Southgate Consulting is the UK's leading automotive recruitment consultancy, specialising in executive search and selection for the motor industry. Supplying manufacturers/importers, distributor groups and dealerships, we take great pride in working closely with both clients and candidates. So whether you are an employer with a vacancy to fill, or an individual seeking a career move within the automotive industry, let Southgate Consulting provide you with honest, unbiased and professional recruitment advice.

Square Peg Square Hole Recruitment

Square Peg Recruitment provide recruitment solutions for the motor trade. We are passionate about what we do, and solely focused on ensuring we match dynamic people with dynamic companies. So whether you're recruiting for a position or looking for a new challenge in the automotive industry, we can help. Our unique approach to selection means we really do put Square Pegs in Square Holes, and we do it quickly.

Steele Dixon Ltd

Steele-Dixon 'The Motor Trade Employment People' became the 1st recruitment business to specialise in the motor industry. We have had a continuous history in working for this sector. Today we have a team of consultants who combine extensive recruitment industry experience together with a knowledge gained in various line management roles within vehicle manufacturers, importers and dealer groups. The majority of our business comes as a result of the car and truck networks covering general management, sales, marketing, aftersales, administration, IT, accounting, finance and associated service companies. We operate throughout the UK and also in Europe, Africa, the Middle and Far East. Go to the website to view details of all our consultants.

Sterling Sales Recruitment

Sterling recruit sales professionals of all levels within a broad range of market sectors UK wide. One of our key specialisms is within fleet, finance, contract hire, fleet management, rental and associated market sectors. We currently recruit sales people for major banks, manufacturers, finance houses, dealer groups and service providers. Whether you are a recruiting sales manager looking for your next high achiever or a sales professional seeking a new challenge, call 01372 224 011 and ask for Robin Murzell, Rob Pestridge or Leah Reeves.

Tang Recruitment Ltd

TANG Recruitment Ltd is a contingency-based recruitment firm specialising in the motor industry. We take a pro-active approach for our clients and candidates alike, continually contacting the market to find the best opportunities for any industry professional looking for a new position, or client wanting the very best candidate in the industry. At TANG Recruitment Ltd you will receive honest professional advice from experienced consultants who know the motor industry. We provide a one stop recruitment solution that compares to no other, servicing all aspects of the automotive industry including trade (franchise dealers), manufacturers, retail, transport and all related industries.

Tecconex

We specialise in advertising motor trade jobs, in particular workshop and bodyshop vacancies. For employers we are a cheap alternative to agencies offering budget prices. For job seekers, we have plenty of opportunities to browse on line.

The Oakland Partnership

A specialist agency focusing on recruitment within the leasing and asset finance industry.

The Solution Automotive Ltd

The Solution Automotive is an established, progressive and privately owned recruitment company solely specialising in staffing solutions for the UK automotive industry. Our experience at senior management within the motor trade has given us first hand experience in the importance of good motor trade personnel.. We understand that a manager's time is dedicated to meeting the needs of customers, staff and senior management, leaving little time for recruitment. Recruiting the right staff can be a time consuming and costly process. Why not leave the hard work to us? We offer a complete recruitment service, from advertising, search and selection, even psychometric testing if requested. We are cost effective, having a candidate database of experienced personnel. Our rates are very competitive and there is no cost to our client until a candidate is employed by yourselves, our fee is also subject to a refund, should you not be satisfied (conditions apply).

Top Car Recruitment

Top Car Recruitment is a Norfolk based, well established recruitment consultancy offering local expertise & national coverage from John O’Groat’s to Lands end. We offer a wide range of services throughout the automotive industry for job seekers and employers alike, We supply all permanent or temporary staff from valeters right through to dealer principals when needed.

Waddington and Associates

At Waddington & Associates we understand that the automotive sector has previously experienced difficulty in attracting high calibre, experienced personnel. Through our extensive knowledge of the profession we aim to alleviate this problem and make the whole recruitment process far less costly and more time efficient. We aim to provide only the highest calibre candidates to our clients, which has led to us fast becoming the leading name in automotive recruitment.

The latest road tests

Alfa Romeo Mito

Alfa Romeo Mito - Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine [...]

Vauxhall Insignia

Vauxhall Insignia - Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest c [...]

Nissan NV200

Nissan NV200 - Nissan introduced the NV200 to the European market as a concept at the Hanover Motor Show back in 2008 and the production model has set the tone for its future LCV line-up. The NV200 is a nimble packa [...]

Toyota Auris

Toyota Auris - Launched in 2007 as the successor to the long-serving, record-selling Corolla, for 2010 the Auris has been restyled inside and out with revised suspension, newer Optimal Drive engines and spec enhance [...]

Skoda Roomster

Skoda Roomster - The Roomster is the least known of the current model line up at Skoda even though it has been an integral part of their family for several years and in many ways it’s easy to see why. There’s no doubt [...]

Ford Galaxy

Ford Galaxy - The Galaxy gains a new turbo petrol engine and twin-clutch gearbox, while the diesel engine line-up is also revised. Upgraded trim levels bring more standard equipment, but the Galaxy’s impressive sev [...]

An image of the 2008 Ford Focus.

The latest traffic information

M20 Junction 11 to 12, Folkestone – Improved Driving Conditions

Drivers in the Folkestone area can expect better conditions on the M20 during heavy rain after drainage channels between junctions 11 and 12 are replaced. The Highways Agency will be installing the drainage channels in a 1.9 mile (3km) section along the central reservation from Sunday 21 March, with work expected to last four weeks. [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 19/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25  Junction 17 to Junction 18 Both the clockwise and anti clockwise carriageways will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 06.00am from Saturday 27 March 2010 until Sunday 28 March 2010 for new bridge works. [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 19/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until late March. The work is being carried out to replace parapets, the safety [...]

North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March

A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]

Road Repairs on the A38 near Ashburton

Work to repair sections of road surface on the A38 between the Goodstone and Drumbridges junctions near Ashburton is due to take place later this month. Repairs in both directions on this three-and-a-half mile stretch of dual carriageway are scheduled to begin on 22 March and are due to be completed by 26 March. To [...]

Amended plans to improve A556 link

Further details of a major scheme to relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers travelling on the A556 between the M6 and M56 in Cheshire were published today by the Highways Agency. As well as benefiting the residents of Mere and Bucklow Hill by taking traffic away from these communities, the A556 Knutsford to Bowdon [...]

North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March

A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]

M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections

To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]

Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early

Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]

Highways Agency to install protective screens on Woodway Lane footbridge after objects thrown from bridge

From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]

Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule

Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]

New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]

West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010

M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]

Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March

M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]

Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421

The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]

Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns

The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]

North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March

A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]

M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]