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Motor trade employers continue to struggle to recruit staff, according to the latest monthly analysis of ONS data by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
The data shows that there are 23,000 job vacancies across the motor sector.
“Our sector remains joint number one with hospitality for vacancies which underlines just how challenging it is for employers to recruit,” said Emma Carrigy, research manager at the IMI.
“The sector has faced a rising vacancy rate since 2021, but what is making the environment even more challenging for employers is the need for more advanced technological skills.
“The result is automotive is going head-to-head with other tech-led sectors, yet there are still deep-seated misperceptions about the career opportunities on offer.
“The IMI’s ‘There’s More to Motor’ campaign is working hard to change perceptions and encourage a broader range of jobseekers to consider a career in automotive.
“With support from employers, this campaign is critical as the mix of automotive technologies on UK roads – from petrol and diesel, manual and automatic, to electric and hydrogen and the latest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – demands a more diverse skillset than ever before,” she said.