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Why You Should Use your Recruiter as Your Business Partner (Not Just a CV Supplier)
Reports & GuidesGreat recruiters aren’t just CV suppliers - they could be your secret weapon for finding talent and building a future-ready workforce The CIPD Resourcing and Talent Planning Report 2024 delivered a stark warning:
👉 64% of organisations…
Accelerating Connections: A Recruiter’s Journey Through Donington Park’s Racing Event
NewsThe personal highlight of my day was a very informative and guided tour of the NAPA Racing garages where we got close up and hands on with the race cars. We were shown how the teams of mechanics set the cars up and got them ready for a gruelling weekend of racing
Meet Rob Cox: Senior recruitment consultant
NewsAs we mark our 25th anniversary in the world of aftermarket recruitment, we sat down with members of our team so you could hear their story so far and find out more about what recruitment, and Glen Callum Associates (GCA), means to them.Next…
Glen Callum Associates celebrates 25-year landmark, urging aftermarket to ‘embrace change’
NewsGlen Callum Associates (GCA) has marked its 25th anniversary serving the automotive aftermarket, with the team continuing on its mission to provide effective solutions to ever-changing recruitment challenges.Founded in 1998, the aftermarket…
The changing face of job adverts: Glen Callum Associates advises on best practice to seek top talent
NewsKayleigh Bradley, senior recruitment consultant at GCA, said: “Job adverts have certainly evolved over the last 25 years from the humble job listing in a trade magazine or media outlet. There are so many more platforms to communicate upcoming job opportunities in 2023. However, one thing that companies do need to consider is what information they include and how to maximise the content.
Automotive Recruitment Alliance to tackle recruitment and skills during IAAF webinar
Newsthe IAAF webinar faces the major issues the automotive aftermarket supply chain faces around recruitment and skills.
GCA survey points to changing attitudes in recruitment
NewsA survey undertaken by automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), indicates a massive sea-change in the world of recruitment for both employee and employer.The specialist, which has led the automotive…
Can’t find staff? This is the Age of the Recruitment “Consultant”
NewsAs a specialist in search and selection for Executive and Senior positions globally across the automotive aftermarket and allied industrial sectors, Kayleigh Bradley has matched hundreds of candidates with well-known, top tier companies over…
Kayleigh zooms into the Automotive IAAF briefing
News, UncategorizedThe IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) held another virtual briefing session today allowing members to keep up-to-date on automotive aftermarket developments. Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates, zoomed into the IAAF event and provided us with a brief on the latest automotive aftermarket news........
Are you an Executive searching for strategic and leadership roles?
News, UncategorizedOur Automotive Recruitment Director, Glen Shepherd, has been recruiting for Senior Executive, Director and CEO level positions for over 21 years and his knowledge and contacts are unrivalled. With a team of professional and ethical industry recruiters working alongside Glen you can guarantee access to the top jobs within the automotive trade.
International Recruitment Agency – UK Based
NewsIf you are looking to recruit either within the UK, or overseas, or if you are looking for international staff to join your company within the UK, get in touch with Glen Callum Associates today. The team work with multi-national companies as well as small family run businesses and can tailor a package to suit.
Automotive Aftermarket set to boom over the next 10 years
NewsMarket research by P&S intelligence maintains that the global automotive aftermarket is expected to grow from $78.18 billion in 2019 to $145.07 billion by 2030.The factors instigating this growth are:The rising number of vehicles,
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Adding Strength to our Technical Recruitment Team
NewsWe are excited to announce we have enhanced our Recruitment team with the addition of an experienced Technical Recruiter in Robert Cox.Robert brings to Glen Callum nearly 22 years of combined Sales, Account Management and Recruitment…
Glen Callum Associates in Senior International Recruitment Drive – Join us in the fast lane!
News Are you an Executive Searching for strategic and leadership roles?As true recruitment specialists in Automotive sales, marketing and operations our team are dedicated in matching key players within the industry to the Executive jobs…
Glen Callum Reveal How We Find Your Candidates Faster
NewsStriving for continued success and growth we have implemented a new recruitment software package, bespoke to the needs of the Glen Callum team.
Following a successful trial and training period our team are now completely proficient and…
2019 Metal Basher’s Ball – MMMA Dinner Dance
NewsThe Glen Callum Associates Team were once again dressed to impress as we joined The Metalforming Machinery Makers’ Association (MMMA) for their annual Metal Bashers’ Ball. The event was held at the Copthorne Hotel in the heart of the Black…
Team Glen Callum race to the finish!
NewsRaising money for Cancer Research Glen Callum Associates have entered a team in the “multi-terrain” 2019 Denso Ironbridge Half Marathon. With an aim to “finish” the team have worked hard training for the “undulating” half…

Are you taking too long to hire? Part 2: Ensuring your Recruiter has a comprehensive brief
News With employment rates at a record high in the UK and the number of live vacancies increasing I’ve been writing a series of blogs on the key factors which can affect the successful hiring of the right candidate, you can read my first blog…
Are you taking too long to hire? Why that’s bad in today’s recruitment market
News, UncategorizedA quick IntroductionOur team are extremely passionate about seeing candidates through every stage of the process and this has reaped positive rewards with clients choosing to work with us time and time again.Having been in the industry…
Could you make it as a Tool Van Sales Specialist with TOOLTRUCK?
NewsLove selling tools? Welcome to TOOLTRUCK…..From spanner to hammer through to the very latest power tool technology J&S Products have it covered to meet the rigorous trade demands for professionals across the automotive and industrial…
Life at Glen Callum Associates: The journey from Trainee to Recruitment Consultant
NewsWhy is it so great at Glen Callum Associates?
Glen, Kerrie and the rest of the Glen Callum team really make training fun and effective. While the work can be difficult, we really are a team in every sense, we support one another and push…
Glen Callum Associates on the search for a Sales Manager for Amethyst Automotive Components Ltd.
NewsAre you currently a Sales Manager in the Automotive Aftermarket?Do you want to be close to the decision making?Are you ready for a role where YOU report into the Managing Director?Glen Callum Associates are working with a…
Unemployment rate at it’s lowest since the 70’s!
News As members of the Recruitment Employment Confederation (REC), not only do Glen Callum Associates adhere to their strict code of conduct and recruitment ethics, we are also privy to their latest news and information with regards…
Fresh and vibrant! The latest Glen Callum Brochures.
NewsIt’s new brochure season here at Glen Callum Associates. Now it’s not that we get particularly excited by new stationary (some of us do…) but we are committed to ensuring our image is up to date and at the forefront of automotive, engineering…
Glen Callum Partner up with ST Surface Transforms to find next Head of Sales & Marketing
NewsGlen Callum is teaming up with Carbon Ceramic Braking manufacturer ST Surface Transforms
Carbon Ceramic performance braking technology….ST Surface Transforms is one of the world’s pioneers in performance carbon ceramic braking technologies.…
Are Automotive Engineers Salaries increasing?
News Are Automotive Engineers Salaries increasing?Recruiting within the automotive and industrial engineering sectors the Glen Callum team were interested to read that salaries in the automotive engineering sector were on their…
MMMA’s Gold Medal Dinner Dance…
NewsFriday 11th May 2018 will see members of the Glen Callum team dress to impress for the MMMA and ISME’s prestigious Black-Tie event; the Gold Medal Dinner Dance.The Dance, held at the Waterfront location at the Copthorne Hotel in Merry…
Automechanika Birmingham 2018, What’s New This Year? Find Out Here!
NewsOn the 5th until the 7th of June, the NEC will once again play host to Automotive Industry professionals; yes, it’s almost time for one of Birmingham’s biggest annual automotive exhibitions, Automechanika Birmingham, to open its doors.…
GS YUASA BATTERY SALES….Powering up their UK sales team
NewsOnce again we are partnering up with GS YUASA BATTERY SALES UK Ltd, this time to source energetic sales talent to represent them across the North Midlands and the North of England.Their UK business continues its growth trend across the…
Are you going to the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018? Call us now on 01384 485274!
NewsBeing regular attendees, the Glen Callum Recruiters love visiting the Commercial Vehicle Show, it provides us with a great opportunity to learn about all the new developments, latest chat and ‘what’s what’ in the CV industry, as well…
Automotive Director, Glen interviewed for the latest edition of Aftermarket Magazine
NewsAutomotive Director, Glen interviewed for the latest edition of Aftermarket MagazineBeing a longstanding specialist Automotive Recruiter of almost 20 years, and before that having a long career in the automotive industry, Glen’s knowledge…
Think you’re the bright spark that can lead the sales team of THE automotive battery brand?
NewsWe are delighted to announce we are working exclusively with the UK arm of the worlds leading battery manufacturer and supplier, GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd.GS YUASA produce and supply automotive, leisure and marine batteries…
Glen Callum at Mechanex Coventry 2017
NewsAs automotive industry recruitment experts we feel it’s always important to make sure we know the latest ‘what’s what’ in the industry, it’s also beneficial to speak to, in person, the companies who might benefit from our services,…
Owl My Gosh!
News, UncategorizedHave you heard who's on the front page of this issues Aftermarket magazine?In addition to this you might be wondering Hoo are our latest recruits, Harry and Tom? You can find out on page 64.Keep an eye out in the next issue for another…

Extra, Extra, read all about Glen Callum!
News, UncategorizedDo you have the latest copy of Aftermarket Magazine? If so have you had a look at our feature on page 64?The feature introduces the latest additions to the growing Glen Callum team, Harry Wardrop, our social media superstar (I can call myself…
The Mayor of Dudley comes to visit Glen Callum Associates
NewsWhat a day! An exciting visit occurred for us here at Glen Callum Associates as the Mayor of Dudley came to Glen Callum as part of his pledge to visit 100 businesses during his time in office. The visits are being conducted to celebrate…
3 Things Recruiters Do Not Want To See On your CV
NewsWriting a CV is probably the first step when applying for a job, it is a great way of showcasing your talent and skill set and furthermore demonstrating how you can be an asset to the company you are applying to.Everyone knows what you…
German Speaking Jobs
News Glen Callum geht Deutsch! – Glen Callum goes German!
**Wir stellen ein! Bewerben Sie sich jetzt!**
We are currently recruiting for a number of interesting bilingual English and German speaking jobs in various areas and countries…
28,000 Automotive Supply Chain Jobs!!!
NewsGreat news yesterday for the UK’s automotive production sector with the news that Nissan is committed to building their new models of vehicle in Sunderland.This assists is securing confidence in british automotive component supply and hopefully…
Automotive Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director, Senior Automotive jobs?
News Join the fast lane!
As true specialists in the Automotive sales, marketing and operations industry our team are dedicated in matching key players within the industry to the Senior job roles that leading automotive companies are looking to…
100% Automotive
News16 years recruiting for automotive businesses ensures we recognise the best automotive talent in the UK and Europe.Our professional recruitment team use the latest sourcing technologies and recruitment methods to find and engage the most…



