A company statement said that by the end of next year, every contractor working full time within Autotech Recruit’s network of temporary vehicle technicians and MoT testers will be trained to a minimum Level 2 Hybrid and EV IMI standard. 

The company is further increasing its investment within EV training for the industry as a whole by building a dedicated EV training suite, including an electric car to deliver hands-on training at its Milton Keynes headquarters. 

“Delivering EV courses from basic awareness for companies electrifying their fleet to vehicle technicians looking for Level 2 and 3 IMI-accredited training, the… training suite is set up to be a significant step forward for Autotech Training,” the statement said.

Autotech Recruit is providing its network of over 450 temporary vehicle technicians and MoT testers with free EV training for all full-time contractors and subsidised training for part-time contractors to ensure they are equipped with relevant skills to fulfil labour gaps across the country.

Autotech Group CEO Gavin White said: “This is a big commitment in terms of investment, but we are dedicated to safeguarding our contractors and creating a strong, fully-skilled network to support the entire industry.”

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