Automotive

​At CRA Group Recruitment, we specialise in sourcing skilled professionals for the automotive sector, offering both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. We understand the critical role that automotive professionals play in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and performance of vehicles. Our goal is to connect automotive businesses with candidates who are passionate about the industry, possess the technical expertise, and are committed to driving innovation and excellence within the sector.

The automotive sector encompasses a broad range of roles, from vehicle maintenance and repair to design, manufacturing, and sales. We recruit for various positions, including:

• Automotive Technicians: Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and technical issues in vehicles, ensuring that they are running safely and efficiently.

• Mechanics: Carrying out maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and suspension systems, to keep them in optimal working condition.

• Vehicle Service Advisors: Interacting with customers to assess vehicle issues, recommending necessary services, and managing service bookings to ensure smooth operations in garages or dealerships.

• Automotive Engineers: Designing and developing new vehicle technologies, improving vehicle performance, safety features, and efficiency through innovative engineering solutions.

• Parts Advisors: Managing the inventory of automotive parts, ensuring the availability of components for repairs, and assisting customers with parts identification and orders.

• Motorsport Technicians: Specialising in the high-performance maintenance and repair of racing vehicles, working with teams to ensure vehicles meet competition standards.

• Vehicle Inspectors: Conducting thorough inspections of vehicles for safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, ensuring they meet required standards before they are sold or used.

• Automotive Sales Executives: Selling new and used vehicles, providing customers with expert advice, and managing the sales process from initial enquiry to final sale.

• Body Shop Technicians: Repairing and restoring the bodywork of vehicles, including collision repairs, painting, and dent removal, ensuring that vehicles are visually appealing and roadworthy.

• Fleet Managers: Overseeing the operation and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles, managing vehicle procurement, maintenance schedules, and ensuring fleet efficiency.

For temporary roles, we offer flexible staffing solutions to meet the demands of seasonal projects, fluctuating workloads, or short-term staffing needs. For permanent positions, we focus on recruiting individuals who can contribute to the long-term success and growth of automotive businesses, whether in repair, sales, design, or management.

With our deep industry knowledge and extensive network, we connect automotive businesses with highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to ensuring vehicles are safe, efficient, and ready for the road. Our recruitment process ensures employers find the right talent to meet their automotive needs, from maintenance and repair to sales and innovation.