We are specialist automotive recruiters who understand the motor trade from the inside. Founded by industry veterans, built on trust, and driven by results across every department of the dealership.
Who we are
Founded by automotive industry veterans, Automotive Talent Partners understands the unique demands of the motor trade in ways that generalist recruiters simply cannot. We have worked on dealership floors, in service departments, and across group head offices — which means we know what good looks like at every level of the business.
Our journey began when our founders grew frustrated watching talented automotive professionals being placed into roles that were entirely wrong for them, by agencies that treated a Sales Executive the same way they would a warehouse operative. The motor trade deserved better, and so did the people who dedicate their careers to it.
Today, Automotive Talent Partners is one of the UK's most trusted specialist automotive recruitment agencies. We work with volume and premium franchises, independent dealer groups, and major automotive businesses from the Highlands to the South Coast. Our consultants carry industry accreditations and attend automotive trade events — because staying current is not optional in a sector that never stands still.
Whether you are a growing dealer group looking to strengthen your management team, a technician seeking a better opportunity, or a high-performing sales professional ready for your next challenge — we are the people who genuinely understand your world.
What drives us
Three principles that shape every conversation, every placement, and every long-term relationship we build.
We operate with complete transparency at every stage of the recruitment process. Candidates and clients alike can trust us to give honest counsel, even when the truth is not what they hoped to hear. Our reputation is built on doing the right thing, not the easy thing.
Every consultant on our team has lived and breathed the automotive industry. We understand the difference between a Master Technician and a fast-fit technician, between a Sales Controller and a Sales Manager, and what each role truly demands in a modern dealership environment.
We are not transaction brokers. We invest in long-term relationships with both clients and candidates — checking in after placements, providing market intelligence, and becoming a trusted extension of HR and talent teams across the UK motor trade.
The people behind ATP
Industry professionals who have made it their mission to improve recruitment across the entire motor trade.
Managing Director
20+ years in automotive recruitment, having placed hundreds of senior leaders across the UK's largest dealer groups. James founded ATP after seeing too many good candidates let down by recruiters who did not understand the industry.
Head of Sales Recruitment
Former dealership Sales Manager who made the move into recruitment after a decade on the retail floor. Sarah understands OTE structures, manufacturer pressures, and what makes a genuinely great sales professional.
Technical Recruitment Lead
Certified Master Technician turned recruiter. David's workshop background gives him unrivalled ability to assess technical candidates and brief clients accurately on the current skills landscape, including EV and ADAS.
Client Relations Manager
Specialist in premium and prestige brand placements, Emma manages relationships with some of the UK's most demanding dealer group HR teams. Known for discreet handling of senior-level confidential searches.
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Whether you are looking for your next role or seeking to build a stronger team, we are here to help.
