NEWS 6 AFTERMARKET OCTOBER 2023 www.aftermarketonline.net Excitement is beginning to build across the industry following the announcement of Aftermarket’s new show designed for the automotive aftermarket, that is set to open its doors for the first time next October. Suppliers across the sector are looking to find out more about Aftermarket Event, which will be held 2-3 October 2024. The show will include up to 150 exhibitors from across the sector, with 50 speakers offering up comment, opinion and information across two dedicated theatres themed around the Top Technician and Top Garage competitions. The event will also be co-located with another show, Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live. This will mean Aftermarket Event visitors can also learn more on recent progress around workplace safety and occupational health. Aftermarket Event is taking place at Farnborough International on 2-3 October 2024. For more information, visit: www.aftermarketevent.uk Anticipation grows for Aftermarket Event IMI There’s More to Motor campaign launches The IMI has launched its digital campaign, There’s More To Motor, across the UK to change the perception held by school leavers and graduates regarding the motor industry. Those who engage will be directed towards employers and recruitment agencies offering vacancies in their area. IMI CEO Steve Nash commented: “There are currently 218 occupations across the sector, with technological advances, from ADAS and electric to connected motoring and online sales, creating opportunities that go far beyond traditional perceptions of working in automotive. Our new campaign highlights the career opportunities that exist for individuals, whether at the start of their working life or looking for a change in direction.” The campaign has coincided with the release of the IMI’s latest Automotive Labour Market Briefing which shows a slight improvement in job vacancy rates. 24,000 vacancies were on offer when the Briefing was released last month, compared to 26,000 at the start of the year, although the sector still fields a vacancy rate 34% higher than the average across all other industries. All automotive occupations saw increasing job vacancy postings, peaking at the start of Q2 2023. The most indemand professions are Vehicle Technician, Mechanic and Electrician, up 32% year-on-year. Steve Nash added: “We have noticed that management, leadership and sales skills are less frequently requested now than a year ago, with a greater number of vacancies focused on core skills. It could be that this reflects a fall in the number of management roles advertised, but it could also simply be because of an urgency to fill roles that require those core skills. Also reflecting the urgency is the rising number of postings for apprenticeships, as well as increasing salaries.” Straightset becomes Beissbarth UK partner Straightset has become the UK partner for Beissbarth. Through the new partnership, Straightset will be offering Beissbarth's wheel alignment range, including its 3D wheel alignment systems, alongside its existing Supertracker wheel alignment offering. Straightset has also appointed Nick Lauff as their dedicated Wheel Alignment Specialist offering demonstrations, technical advice, and expertise. He said: “After representing Beissbarth in the UK for over 30 years, primarily in sales, I am excited to be joining a well-established and respected company in Straightset, as their Wheel Alignment Specialist, who want to give Beissbarth the UK platform it so richly deserves.” Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine
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