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Planning For The Future

11-02-2015
Employer advice

Over the last year, we have seen a steady increase in the number of vacancies we have advertised across the whole of the UK. In fact, recent research shows that from June 2013 to June 2014 the amount of jobs advertised across the Automotive Industry in the UK alone has risen by 136.7%.

The UK Car market is in recovery and is at the strongest points it has been in a long time. We have found that a lot of Dealerships, across the whole UK, are expanding across all departments to ensure they are able to cope with the rising demand from their customers.

Whilst this growth is positive for the UK Car Market, there appears to be a shortage of skilled Motor Trade Professionals. So how can we resolve this?

The simplest and most obvious way is to "grow your own" adjust your requirements and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Those who have a real desire to enter the motor trade are the ones who tend to succeed. By putting a little time and investment into new staff, finding the right person with the right attitude and good transitional skills, giving them a little time and encouragement the likelihood is that they will absorb everything that you want to teach them. Best of all as they still have the ambition to succeed and please, they will use your advice to get the results you require!

During the recession a lot of companies stopped looking to take on apprentices due to the cost implications, some are now starting but it shows that apprentices are vital to the ongoing growth of skilled personnel within the automotive sector.

The days of relying on word of mouth or an "A" board outside the business to attract the staff required are for the time being over, so is it not now time to start considering the alternatives for the future?

Perfect Placement has a wealth of resources to find you your Perfect Candidate, be it someone experienced within the Motor Trade or not.  As industry leaders we are being approached constantly by clients be it from Main Dealers, National companies or independent garages that are open-minded to the suggestion of some fresh non-motor-trade candidates who can be moulded into the perfect member of staff. I have seen the amazing and positive impact some of these candidates have had in the workplace so call us today to discuss how we can help with your business needs.