Skills differ by environment
Vehicle types, brands, diagnostic platforms and workshop responsibilities shape the experience required.
Automotive recruitment agency.Finding you provenVehicle Technicians
Motor trade recruitment for dealerships, workshops, bodyshops and vehicle-service businesses across the UK.
Motor Trade Recruitment
Skilled people who keep customers moving.
Automotive businesses need technical ability, productivity and customer service to come together across the workshop and front desk.
Clayton Miles is a UK automotive recruitment agency helping dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleets and commercial-vehicle operators hire technical, customer-facing and management professionals. Our motor trade recruitment covers permanent appointments and temporary support across workshops, aftersales, body repair and sales.
Every automotive operation is different. Franchised dealerships, independent garages, fleet workshops and commercial-vehicle sites work with different brands, vehicle types, diagnostic platforms, booking volumes and performance expectations. We capture that detail before approaching candidates.
Vehicle Technician recruitment may involve service and repair, diagnostics, MOT testing, manufacturer experience or work with light and heavy commercial vehicles. We discuss the technical balance, qualifications and day-to-day productivity expected so that shortlisted candidates understand the workshop and employers receive relevant experience.
Our automotive staffing service also covers Service Advisors, Parts Advisors, Workshop Controllers, managers, Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, Vehicle Damage Assessors and sales professionals. Customer-facing hires are assessed for communication and commercial awareness alongside their knowledge of the motor trade.
Unfilled automotive vacancies can restrict workshop capacity, delay bookings and place pressure on the existing team. Whether you need one experienced technician or recruitment support across several sites, we run a focused search that considers location, working hours, pay structure, notice period and the candidate's reasons for moving.
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The hiring challenge
Technical vacancies affect the whole operation.
Capability, efficiency and customer standards all need to align.
Productivity matters
Unfilled positions can affect bookings, turnaround and revenue, making a focused search valuable.
Customer trust is essential
Advisory and management hires must combine automotive understanding with clear communication.
Roles we recruit
Automotive talent across workshop and dealership.
Professionals selected for your vehicles, customers and operating standards.
Technical
Workshop professionals
Aftersales
Customer & parts teams
Bodyshop & sales
Commercial specialists
Who we work with
Recruitment across the motor trade.
A search adapted to your vehicles, volume and customer proposition.
Dealerships
Franchised and independent dealerships recruiting workshop, aftersales, sales and management teams.
Garages & bodyshops
Independent workshops and repair centres seeking proven technical specialists.
Fleets & commercial vehicles
Operators requiring dependable maintenance, inspection and workshop professionals.
Permanent & Temporary
Automotive staffing for your operation.
Long-term hires and flexible support when workshop capacity is under pressure.
Permanent motor trade recruitment
- Detailed workshop or dealership brief
- Targeted technical and commercial search
- Experience and motivation qualified
- No upfront contingency search fee
- Replacement search subject to agreed terms
Temporary automotive staffing
- Workload, absence and project cover
- Skills and availability confirmed
- Role-specific evidence checked as agreed
- Temporary-to-permanent options
- Clear rates and communication
Automotive FAQ
What motor trade employers ask us.
Answers about roles, staffing options, turnaround, coverage and recruitment fees.
Which automotive roles do you recruit?
We recruit vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service and parts advisors, workshop managers, bodyshop specialists and automotive sales professionals.
Which motor trade employers do you support?
We support dealerships, independent garages, workshops, bodyshops, fleets and commercial-vehicle operators.
Do you recruit permanent and temporary automotive staff?
Yes. We support permanent appointments and temporary or fixed-term requirements where suitable candidates are available.
How do you assess automotive candidates?
We assess relevant vehicle, brand, workshop or customer-service experience against your brief, together with qualifications, responsibilities, availability and motivation.
Can you help with urgent workshop cover?
Yes. We can prioritise urgent automotive staffing requirements where suitable candidates are available. Timing depends on the technical skills, location, hours and vehicle experience required.
How quickly can you find automotive staff?
We aim to provide suitable candidates within 24–48 hours for many requirements. Specialist technicians, management appointments and some locations may take longer, but we will provide a realistic timescale.
How much does automotive recruitment cost?
Permanent recruitment is offered on a contingency basis with no upfront search fee. Temporary rates depend on the role, hours, location, notice period and assignment requirements. Call us for a clear quote. We are transparent with pricing and will not waste your time.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We recruit nationwide and can discuss automotive requirements across London, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East, South East, South West, Wales and Scotland. Candidate availability varies by location and working pattern.
Can you recruit specialist vehicle technicians?
Yes. We can search around manufacturer experience, diagnostics, MOT testing, electric vehicles, light commercial vehicles or heavy-vehicle expertise where those skills are central to the brief.
Talk to our team
Keep your automotive operation moving.
Tell us about the workshop, dealership or fleet role you need to fill.