29.07.2008

UK bodyshops cutting back on staff

Many bodyshops in the UK are being forced to lay off staff, as a result of the global credit crunch and a reduced number of repair jobs. Industry analyst Plimsoll says that almost 1,700 jobs could be lost in the UK vehicle repair industry in the next 12 months. The latest Plimsoll research provides a snapshot of each of the UK’s leading 850 motor vehicle repair companies.

The analysis found that 1,661 jobs could go as companies seek to reduce costs in line with falling sales, and as many as three quarters of the firms assessed will need to reduce their head count. In addition, one of the largest firms could see up to 193 jobs lost.






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