Fix Auto UK Future Fixers

18 February 2021 | David Young

Fix Auto UK has started nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme which is supported by Sherwin-Williams

Fix Auto UK Future Fixers programme

The apprentices will receive full support as part of the network's ongoing drive to introduce new talent into the vehicle repair industry.

The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentices, or Future Fixers as they will be affectionately known, will be provided with all their workwear, computer tablets as well as the relevant tools and equipment required as part of their apprenticeships.

In addition to the in-house tuition that they will receive from their respective franchisee partner, each apprentice will each work closely with Fix Auto UK's Business Development Manager Martin Willis, himself a former bodyshop magazine Bodyshop Manager of the Year.

Under the Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme, apprentices will be working at Fix Auto Barnsley, Fix Auto Cheltenham, Fix Auto Felixstowe, Fix Auto Harlow, Fix Auto Liverpool South, Fix Auto Manchester East, Fix Auto Redhill and Fix Auto Stevenage. All will be undergoing their studies at the highly regarded EMTEC College in Nottingham.

"We are totally committed to developing future generations of technicians," commented Ian Pugh, Managing Director for Fix Auto UK, "it has been well documented there is a shortage of skilled talent coming through and we have made it our priority to address that. The apprentices of today are the future for our industry."

"I remember walking into my first workshop and working my way through my YTS scheme. While it was extremely daunting, it was a time I look back on with fondness thanks to the direct help and support I was given. Thanks to our partnership with Sherwin-Williams, our franchisee partners and the direct passion and drive from Martin, we are able to provide much needed equipment as well as importantly the time and energy in helping to nurture these first nine new talents. We can help ensure they receive the best possible start in this exciting industry of ours and I am delighted we were able to coincide the launch of this programme with National Apprentice Week."