Business 14 www.aftermarketonline.net MARCH 2026 Partnership aims to build high performance workforce New initiative looks to help garages find, hire and retain the right team members for the long term With the automotive aftermarket facing an escalating skills crisis, Servicesure has announced a new strategic partnership to help members secure skilled staff faster and more effectively. The Institute of the Motor Industry warns the sector will need over 160,000 new skilled workers by 2031, with technician shortages already restricting workshop capacity and growth. To tackle this head on, Servicesure has partnered with Swipe Right Recruitment and Motiva Recruitment Group, giving members clear, practical access to both permanent recruitment and temporary staffing solutions, all through a joined-up approach. Under the partnership, permanent recruitment, delivered exclusively by Swipe Right Recruitment, will help garages find, hire, and retain the right people for the long term. Furthermore, temporary staffing, provided exclusively by Motiva Recruitment Group, will provide rapid access to experienced technicians and MOT testers to keep workshops moving during short-term gaps. Building on these benefits, members of Servicesure, which is GSF Car Parts’ national garage programme, will be able to use an exclusive and innovative job board that launches in the second quarter of the year, with early access for members. Swipe Right Recruitment was founded and is run by professionals with hands-on experience across workshops and service departments. Stan Watson, managing director of Swipe Right Recruitment, said: “Getting the right people isn’t optional, it makes all the difference in making the business a success. We’re here to take the heavy lifting off workshop owners.” Motiva Recruitment Group gives members fast access to experienced, pre-vetted technicians and MOT testers when short-term cover is required. This ensures garages can maintain workflow and customer service during periods of peak demand or unexpected staffing gaps. David Stow, managing director of Motiva Recruitment Group said: “Temporary cover shouldn’t be a lastminute scramble. Servicesure members now have fast, reliable access to skilled technicians exactly when they need them.” Servicesure’s Adam O’Neill said the partnership is now available to Servicesure members and forms part of the network’s commitment to supporting garages with practical, industry-specific solutions that help them operate efficiently and grow sustainably. Visit servicesure.co.uk for details of the partnership.
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