Premier Group has announced it will open its doors to the next generation of talent with an open day at is Cannock site on Saturday, 15 October 2022.
Held in association with School of Thought, the event is aimed at anyone aged 14 to 20 and is intended to showcase the technology, innovation and career opportunities within the sector, banishing any misconceptions that may exist around what working in the automotive aftermarket is like.
Phil Ashley, Director, said, “The traditional views and perceptions of a person working in automotive are outdated and holding back potential new trainees. When people think about a car repair technician many picture mechanics covered in oil, working in dark, cold and dirty environments. This is far from the case today, with so many varied roles in the industry.
“The technicians of today are highly skilled, utilising hi-tech equipment working with cars featuring automated safety systems and complex electronics. Unfortunately, the misconceptions of the automotive industry are limiting the number of people investigating career opportunities.”
According to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), automotive vacancies are at their highest level for 20 years. With 23,000 jobs unfilled, or four per cent of the entire workforce, automotive has the sixth highest vacancy rate across all industry sectors.
