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Autotech Recruit has announced the appointment of Darren Leppard to the newly created role of Head of Revenue and Operations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, future-focused solutions for the UK automotive aftermarket.
In his new position, Darren will oversee Autotech Recruit and Autotech Academy – two of the four Autotech Group brands - leading a team of highly experienced consultants. Many of these consultants have been with the business since its early days and bring deep knowledge of the automotive sector, which will complement Darren’s extensive background in recruitment.
Darren joins the company with a wealth of expertise in delivering temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions across multiple sectors. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the business, which continues to evolve and expand its offering to meet the ever-changing needs of the automotive industry.
Driving Innovation and Growth Across the Industry
Founded to tackle the automotive industry’s skills crisis, Autotech Recruit has become a leader in connecting businesses across the entire aftermarket with the right talent - from large OEMs and dealer groups to independent garages and fast-fit centres. The company operates the UK’s largest network of temporary vehicle technicians and MOT testers, ensuring organisations of every size and scale can access the skilled professionals they need to keep operations running smoothly.
Demonstrating its agility and ability to address critical industry gaps, Autotech Recruit expanded its services in early 2024 with the launch of a Parts and Service Advisor Desk to meet rising demand for experienced advisors — an initiative that quickly exceeded expectations. At the same time, Autotech Academy, launched in 2021, continues to support newly qualified talent through internships and career pathways, offering a “try before you buy” model that benefits employers and candidates while strengthening the industry’s talent pool.
This comprehensive approach enabled Autotech Recruit to deliver nearly 500,000 contractor hours in 2024, safeguarding an estimated £49.5 million in revenue for the sector that would have otherwise been lost through downtime, while earning industry recognition with awards such as Recruitment Agency of the Year – Small at the 2023 Recruiter Awards and Best Small Recruitment Business at the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards.
“I am delighted to be joining Autotech Group at such an exciting time,” comments Darren. “The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and I look forward to working closely with our talented recruitment team to ensure we continue to deliver the highest standard of service to our clients. By combining my recruitment experience with the team’s automotive expertise, we can develop innovative solutions that address skills shortages and help businesses thrive.”
Simon King, CEO of Autotech Group, added: “Darren’s appointment marks a significant step forward for Autotech Group. His proven track record in recruitment across multiple sectors will be instrumental as we continue to grow and adapt to our clients’ needs. With Darren leading the charge, we are confident that both Autotech Recruit and Autotech Academy will achieve even greater impact in supporting the automotive industry.”
For more information about Autotech Recruit and its recruitment services, visit Autotech Recruit.