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54 AFTERMARKET DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020 RECRUITMENT www.aftermarketonline.net The latest news on who is moving in the industry NEW APPOINTMENTS Ivor Searle invests in new apprentices Ivor Searle, has taken on four new apprentices at its Cambridgeshire factory. Ivor Searle’s latest apprentice group joins four other apprentices in the company who are on their second or third year of training. The new recruits, studying towards a Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation), will attend Cambridge Regional College one day per week as part of their three-year course. The business aims to recruit at least three potential apprentices every year, so that they can learn the processes and engineering disciplines in each department, from stripping engines to final assembly and even future product development. Commenting on the company’s latest investment in developing future engineers, David Eszenyi, Commercial Director at Ivor Searle, said: “We’re delighted to welcome four new apprentices to Ivor Searle this year, who will have the opportunity to build a long-term career in an engineering environment. Ivor Searle has always been an advocate of apprenticeships, which enables trainees to earn while they learn. It’s the ideal platform to develop hands-on skills, which are in great demand by industry, as well as being part of a team. I started my own career as an apprentice machinist and a number of our senior staff joined Ivor Searle as apprentices.” HELLA names new UK Managing Director HELLA has named Neil Grant as its new UK Managing Director. He officially takes on his new role from January 2020. He takes over from Matthew Say, who has been leading the UK operation for the past four and a half years. Commenting on his appointment, Neil said: “Having worked for the company for the past four years as the Financial Director, I am well prepared for the role and fully aware of our customer base, product portfolio and of the strengths we have within our team. “In an industry that is constantly changing, it is now my responsibility to ensure that we remain a relevant supplier to our customers, are adaptable to the developing landscape and are well positioned to meet their needs. We will therefore continue to invest in our core product offering, as well as those within the important ADAS and diagnostic fields and to grow our relationships with supply partners and customers. I have a great deal of customer knowledge, am aware of the potential growth areas and intend to continue the good work that Matthew Say has established.” Welcome to Aftermarket’s new appointments section. Here you can find the latest news on those moving around the industry as well as new vacancies from leading companies and recruitment agencies on the automotive market. If you have a vacancy to share, email Alex Wells at: alex@aftermarket.co.uk Left to right: Shane Shanks; Brodie Brewer; Jacob Low; Connor Jones