Latest Autotech Recruit Posts
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Real Contractor Stories: Dave
Read more: Real Contractor Stories: DaveAfter 44 years on the tools, Dave knows exactly what works for him and contracting continues to be his career choice.
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Why Summer Could Be the Best Time to Apply for Your Next Automotive Role
Read more: Why Summer Could Be the Best Time to Apply for Your Next Automotive RoleAutomotive employers are still hiring this summer. Find out why applying now could give technicians and workshop professionals a competitive advantage.
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You Can’t Buy Time: What Technicians Are Prioritising in Their Next Role – Other Than Money
Read more: You Can’t Buy Time: What Technicians Are Prioritising in Their Next Role – Other Than MoneyMoney isn’t the only factor influencing technicians’ career decisions. After asking automotive professionals what matters most in their next role, work-life balance came out well ahead of career progression, stability and workshop environment. Here’s what the results tell us about changing priorities across the industry.
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Real Contractor Stories: Steven
Read more: Real Contractor Stories: StevenWith over four decades in the motor trade, Steven brings a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, hands on‑ experience and genuine passion for the industry. His career began in 1984 with BMW, after spending his early teens repairing bicycles in a local cycle shop — the spark that started it all.
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Real Contractor Stories: Usmaan
Read more: Real Contractor Stories: UsmaanWith 16 years of hands‑on experience, Usmaan is a trusted Autotech Recruit contractor, valued by workshops for his skill and adaptability.
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Being the Best Contractor You Can Be: My Five A’s for Success
Read more: Being the Best Contractor You Can Be: My Five A’s for SuccessAfter years of contracting with Autotech Recruit, meeting hundreds of technicians, and working with clients of every size, I’ve learned one simple truth: success as a contractor isn’t just about how well you repair or service a vehicle – it’s about the standards you hold yourself to every single day.
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Navigating Change: What the ATS Euromaster Closures Mean for Technicians and MOT Testers
Read more: Navigating Change: What the ATS Euromaster Closures Mean for Technicians and MOT TestersThe news that ATS Euromaster is set to close a significant number of UK service centres, placing more than 700 roles at risk, has brought the realities of industry change into sharp focus. For the technicians and MOT testers directly affected, the priority is understandably immediate. For others across the aftermarket, it serves as a…
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Making Tax Digital: Essential Information for Autotech Recruit Sole Trader Contractors
Read more: Making Tax Digital: Essential Information for Autotech Recruit Sole Trader ContractorsIf you contract with Autotech Recruit as a sole trader, there are some important HMRC changes on the horizon that you should be aware of. The government is continuing its rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) – a shift designed to modernise the UK tax system and reduce errors by…
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Your Free Annual MOT Training & Assessment – Complete It Before 31 March!
Read more: Your Free Annual MOT Training & Assessment – Complete It Before 31 March!The DVSA deadline for completing your annual MOT training and assessment is 31 March. Missing this deadline means you’ll lose your ability to test, so it’s essential to plan ahead and get it done in good time. Why This Matters Every MOT tester must complete three hours of training and pass the annual assessment to maintain their testing…